Castles & Palaces in
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BRAN
CASTLE
Often
refered to as "Dracula's
Castle", originally built as
a fortress for the Knights
of the Teutonic in 1212. It
was later re-built in 13 C
by the Saxons to protect the
city of Brosov. Some
versions refer to Bran
Castle as the base for Vlad
Tepes; although this point
is heatedly debated among
Dracula fans. One of the
most picturesque castles in
Romania, sitting on a
hilltop with magnificent
views. Contains a collection
of antique furniture from 14
- 15 C and an open air
ethnographic museum of old
village buildings with
exhibits of furniture,
household objects and
costumes..
Location: the village of
Bran, 26 km/16 miles
southwest of Brasov.
Open: Tuesday - Sunday
9:00AM to 4:00PM
PELES
PALACE
In
the natural back drops of
the Carpathian mountains the
Palace of Peles is a
masterpiece of German
Renaissance architecture.
Used to be the Romanian
Royalty Summer residence and
retreat. The Palace's 160
rooms are adorned by the
finest examples of European
art, Murano crystal
chandeliers, German
stained-glass windows, walls
covered with Cordoba
leather, Meissen and Sevres
porcelains, ebony and ivory
sculptures. Its medieval
collection of swords and
nights armour are simply
astonishing.
Location: the village of
Sinaia, 47 km/29 miles south
of Brasov
Open: June - September:
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00
AM to 4:00 PM.
October - May:
Wednesday - Sunday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
HUNEDOARA CASTLE (CORVINESTI
CASTLE)
Gothic
style castle built on roman
ruins in 14 C. Vlad Tepes
was imprisoned here during
his youth for 7 years. This
castle is a solid rock
fortress fiercely built by
Turkish prisoners. Holds 3
huge pointed towers, a
drawbridge and high
battlements, 5 marble
columns with delicate ribbed
vaults support two halls,
and Knight's Hall. 50 rooms
today houses a feudal art
museum. It served as a
fortress until mid the 14 C
when it became the residence
of Transylvania's ruler,
Iancu de Hunedoara. Iancu
upgraded the fortress and it
soon became known as the
most beautiful castle in
Transylvania. Today you can
see its Gallery, Maces
Tower, the Knights Hall, the
Council Hall, Chapel, and
100 ft courtyard.
Location: near the city of
Hunedoara, 18 km/9 miles
south of Deva.
Open: daily from 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM.
FAGARAS
FORTRESS
Built
in 15 C by Transylvania
princes, is one of the most
well preserved medieval
castles in Romania.
The castle has 80 rooms, and
is surrounded by a deep and
wide moat. The citadel was
ranked among the strongest
in Transylvania, standing up
to Turkish and Tartar
invasions. Access is made
through a bridge over the
defense moat. At the centre
of the citadel stands the
castle. It has three levels
(basement, ground floor,
first floor) and five towers
(the Red Tower, the Black
Tower, the Prison's Tower,
Tomori Tower and the Motley
Tower). Inside is the Museum
of Fagaras Country;
comprised of an archaeology
section, which render the
evolution of the Fagaras
borough; history section,
which display Roman
artifacts and a collection
of medieval weapons, and
ethnographic section, which
focus on artistic and folk
crafts in the area
Location: the village of
Fagaras, 73 km/45 miles west of Brasov
Open: Tuesday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
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Other Castles in Romania
• Poenari
Fortress near Aref
•
Ruginoasa Palace in
Ruginoasa
•
Suceava Citadel
•
Neamt Citadel
•
Princely Court in
Targoviste
•
The Royal Palace,
Bucharest
•
Cotroceni Palace,
Bucharest
•
The Palace of Parliament,
Bucharest
•
Sutu Palace, Bucharest
•
Cantacuzino Palace,
Bucharest
•
Mogosoaia Palace,
Mogosoaia
•
Brukenthal Palace, Sibiu
•
Baroque Palace, Oradea
•
Banffy Palace, Cluj
•
Dinu Mihail Palace,
Craiova
•
Palace of Culture, Iasi
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