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Why was the Peles Castle built?
Pelisor Castle The construction was commissioned by King Carol I, and it was built between 1899 and 1902. It was meant to be the residence of the Romanian royals, King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. It was designed by a Czech architect in the Art Nouveau style, and it has several chambers, a chapel, and a golden room.
Is Peles castle worth visiting?
It is the most popular site in Sinaia, Romania and it is unlikely you will have the place to yourself but even if you have to struggle through several tour groups and wait your turn at the best photo spots, the beauty and grandeur of this classic castle is still worth the time.
Why is Peles Castle important?
Peles Castle was the first ever European palace to be powered by electricity, created in its own power plant, and to have central heating.
Where do you park for Peles Castle?
Peles Castle is up the hill, so you’ll have some walking to do, should you decide to park your car here. If you don’t fancy walking, you can go by car to Economat, which is a hotel that’s very close to the castle. They have a pretty big parking. There’s also a restaurant.
Is it worth going inside Bran Castle?
Overall, we enjoyed the visit in the Bran castle although it wasn’t anything that surprising or exciting. It is a bit overrated, I must say. If you want to see a really outstanding castle – visit the Peles castle. It’s absolutely amazing – the most beautiful castle we’ve ever seen.
What is the oldest castle in Romania?
| Bran Castle | |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Medieval |
| Location | Bran, near Brașov, Transylvania |
| Address | Str. G-ral Traian Mosoiu, nr.24, Bran |
| Country | Romania |
Can you stay the night in Bran Castle?
The castle does not offer the possibility to spend the night. It is a museum. If you want to stay at a hotel nearby I recommend the ones available on TripAdvisor. Just search for Bran hotels.