• About Peles castle. The Peles castle was built by the first King of Romania, Carol I of Hohenzollern – Sigmaringen, between 1873 and 1914.
  • The castle is on lease from the royal family to the Romanian state. Peleș Castle receives between a quarter and almost a half million visitors annually.
  • King Carol II was born at the castle in 1893, giving aiming to the phrase “cradle of the dynasty, cradle of the nation” that Carol I bestowed upon Peleș Castle.
  • Peleș Castle. 4.5. 4,815 reviews. #1 of 26 things to do in Sinaia. There sre so much things to learn and see you must go to Peleș Castle.
  • Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, Peles castle served as the summer residence of Romania's royal family, until 1947.
  • Discover Peleș Castle in Sinaia, Romania: This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
  • Situated near the mountain resort town of Sinaia, about 3 hours away from Bucharest, Peleş Castle is one of the most exquisite castles in the country.
  • Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town. Discover some of Romania's most famous castles on a guided tour from Bucharest.
  • Inside Peles Castle: Exploring the Architectural Masterpiece in Romania! (Peleș Castle).
  • With its incredible history, surroundings, and architecture, it's no wonder that Peles Castle is the second most visited castle in Romania, topped only by Bran Castle.
  • So, if you are considering renting a vehicle for your trip in Romania, give them a try! A flat landscape without gas stations. From Bucharest to Peleș Castle.
  • Peles Castle was built in the 19th century according to the specifications of Romania's first King, Carol I, and it is one of Romania's most iconic landmarks.
  • In 1875, the first stone was finally laid at the foundation of the future Peles Castle. ... At the same time, Peles was a very modern castle for its time.