”August Von Spiess” Museum of Hunting

Romania / Sibiu / Şcoala de Înot Street, 4
 museum, Neoclassical (architecture), trophies, interesting place, tourist attraction, 1890s construction

The Museum of Arms and Hunting Trophies reflects the evolution in time of weapons and hunting tools. Important is as well the collection of trophies belonging to the collections Witting and A. Spiess, the last one comprising 1,058 items acquired in 1963. Opened for the public in 1966 in Spiess House, the exhibition contains now over 1,500 units. Some traditional hunting procedures are also exhibited, including contemporary engravings. Aspects of the animal life and suitable times for hunting them are also presented here.
www.brukenthalmuseum.ro/vanatoare_en/01.htm
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Coordinates:   45°47'12"N   24°8'48"E
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