A year ago, the Cluj County Council lost the restitution lawsuit, resulting in two-thirds of the building in central Cluj, which houses the Museum of Art, being transferred to a private family.
Meanwhile, the new owners, a family from Săliște, Sibiu County, sent a notification to the Museum of Art.
”We received a notification ten days ago, stating that within a month, we must complete the handover-takeover documents for the spaces they received in the lawsuit,” stated the manager of the Museum of Art, Professor Lucian Nastasă-Kovacs.
Professor Lucian Nastasă-Kovacs also stated that the current museum will most likely be transformed into a five-star hotel.
According to public records, two-thirds of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum building was retroceded to a family from Săliște, Sibiu County.
The other third remained in the ownership of the Cluj County Council, without those leading this institution addressing this matter in any way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Cluj-Napoca Museum of Art being relocated?
The museum’s headquarters is being reclaimed after the Cluj County Council lost a restitution lawsuit, resulting in two-thirds of the building being awarded to private owners.
What is the planned future use for the historic building?
According to the museum’s manager, the current site in the center of Cluj is most likely to be converted into a luxury five-star hotel.
Who are the current owners of the property?
Two-thirds of the building belongs to a family from Săliște, Sibiu County, while the remaining third is still owned by the Cluj County Council.