The Medieval Citadel

The Medieval Citadel is situated at the proximity of the Center of Targu Mures and has taken a surface of almost 4.3 hectares made of precinct fortified with seven bastions united by wall that form a large interior courtyard.
The first fortress was built in 1942 according to the instruction of Transylvania hospodar,
Bathori Istvan. It was invaded by the troops of the Turkish-Tarar and destroyed most of the buildings from the Citadel's precintct in1601.
The completion of the fortress was between 1602-1652 under the leadership of Borsos Tamas.