The history of the castle is linked to the Damaskin (Damaszkin) family, who received a noble title in 1799 and purchased an estate in what is now Romania, around the village of Németh (Beregsău Mic)
The Bánffy Palace is a defining building of the main square in Cluj-Napoca. It is located on the eastern side of the square, with its main façade facing west, and features a three-arched gateway entrance.
The episcopal palace of Gyulafehérvár, built in the 12th century, was transformed into a princely residence by John Sigismund.
