In 2016, the decision was made for the comprehensive restoration of the castle to increase the average number of visitors. With the assistance of the project management firm, Regional Consulting & Management SA, Tektum Arhitectură & Artă SRL for design, and technical support from Ostentum SRL, the project “Restoration of the Gilău Castle and its related exterior arrangements” was implemented. European funds were obtained through the Operational Program for Regional Development 2014 – 2020, Priority Axis 5 – Improvement of the urban environment and sustainable conservation, protection, and valorization of cultural heritage, Investment Priority 5.1 – Conservation, protection, promotion, and development of natural and cultural heritage. On November 20, 2017, financing contract No. 659 was signed with the Ministry of Regional Development, Public Administration, and European Funds (current name: Ministry of Development, Public Works, and Administration) as the Managing Authority and the North-West Regional Development Agency as the Intermediate Body. On October 31, 2019, following a competitive procurement procedure, the rehabilitation works contract was signed with the Association Addconcept SRL (leader) and Kvadrum Axis SRL (associate). The works commenced on December 2, 2019. The project’s completion deadline is December 31, 2023.
Project Title: Restoration of the Gilău Castle and its related exterior arrangements. Beneficiary’s Name: Erdélyi Hagyományok Alapítvány – Transylvanian Traditions Foundation Project Objective: To enhance the tourist attractiveness of the Wass-Banffy (Barcsay) Castle in Gilău by leveraging its potential following the restoration of the castle property. The project implementation anticipates an average annual increase of 6% in the number of visitors to the Gilău Castle. Specific Objectives:
Valorization by restoring functionality to the Wass-Banffy Castle in Gilău, Cluj County, to fully integrate the castle into the tourist circuit.
Improve accessibility of the Wass-Banffy Castle in Gilău among all categories of tourists.
Promote the project and tourist offerings of Erdélyi Hagyományok Alapítvány – Transylvanian Traditions Foundation. Project Result: A heritage asset (LMI Code: CJ-II-m-A-07673.01 – Wass-Banffy Castle) Start Date: May 15, 2016 Implementation Period: 92 months The total project value is 34,953,762.33 Romanian Lei, of which 18,651,392.84 Lei is EU contribution (ERDF), 3,291,422.26 Lei is national contribution, and 21,942,815.10 Lei is non-refundable financing.
Project implementation period: 20.11.2017 – 31.12.2023