- Of all of the country’s castles, the one Romanian’s gush about is Peleș Castle. And if you’ve been there or seen a picture, you know why.
- In the nortwest of the town of Sinaia (Romania) there’s Peleș castle — one of the most significant monuments of the country.
- English: The Peleș Castle is a royal Renaissance Revival castle built between 1873 and 1914 in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, Romania, for King Carol I.
- King Carol II was born at the castle in 1893, giving meaning to the phrase "cradle of the dynasty, cradle of the nation" that Carol I bestowed upon Peleș Castle.
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- An extraordinary feature of Peleș Castle is that it was the first castle in Europe to be fully powered by locally produced energy.
- 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.
- You can take a bus from Bran to Peleș Castle via Braşov, Brasov Stadionul Tineretului, Brasov Caprioara, Braşov, and Sinaia in around 3h 27m.
- Peleș Castle is a real treat for your eyes to one of the most beautiful castles in Europe (and that’s not just my opinion, its well-known).
- During the summer schedule, the castle is closed only on Mondays. Peleș Castle is included in the Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages trip.