Alpár Ignác Csíkszeredában
Ignác Alpár in Miercurea Ciuc

New Data Concerning the Planning of the Gymnasium of the Transylvanian Catholic Status in Miercurea Ciuc

Summary/Abstract: The public education law enactment of 1868, accepted after the Austro-Hungarian Conciliation, during József Eötvös´s mandate as Minister of Religion and Public Education, resulted in many directives, such as the introduction of public education, the need of qualified administrative staff, as well as modern sanitary and educational conditions. The ordinance triggered modernization in the field of school constructions and led to the development of new types of school buildings. The Transylvanian Catholic Status had also built several gymnasia at the beginning of the 20th century across Szekler Land, e.g. in Târgu Secuiesc, Odorheiu Secuiesc and Miercurea Ciuc. The latter gymnasium building is perhaps the most significant and imposing one due to its dimensions and appearance. This study attempts to answer some key questions related to the planning of the gymnasium by reconstructing its early architectural history.

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