Sutu Palace
Suţu Palace is one of the oldest aristocratic residences in Bucharest and one of the few buildings which have remained unchanged for more than 150 years. It was built by Costache Suţu following the designs of Conrad Schwink and Johann Veit between 1833 and 1835.
The palace’s interior was designed in 1862 by Karl Storck, renowned sculptor and decorative artist. He devised the monumental double-winder set of stairs leading to the first floor, and opened up the space by adding a beautifully gilded-frame mirror brought from Murano on the front wall. The sculpted wooden medallion representing Irina Suţu, the owner’s spouse, is still located above the mirror. The second half of the XIXth century was the Palace’s period of glory, the first ball of each year took place here, in the month of February. Grigore Suţu (1819-1893) and his wife Irina, daughter of great banker Ştefan Hagi Moscu, invested themselves in maintaining an authentic ambiance typical of aristocratic residences. They also added an exterior marquee, supported by forged iron pillars, which forms an elegant entryway. The palace was a private residence until the XXth century. In 1956, Suţu Palace became the Municipality Museum of Bucharest’s new headquarters. The building was recondition between the years 1956 and 1958, and opened to the general public in 1956. Ever since its inauguration, the museum has housed numerous collections and exhibits related to the history of Bucharest, putting to good use a remarkable patrimony, issued from archaeological sites, donations, and aquisitions made with yearly funds provided by the capital’s City Hall. Bucharest Municipality Museum prepares a new exposition at Sutu Palace. The works are in final stages therefore the museum will reopen the upstairs rooms of the palace on the 15th of May. Through this exposition you are invited to discover the Time of the City.
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... Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 2, 030174 Bucuresti, Romania,
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