Peles Castle Tours
Peles Castle in Sinaia, Prahova county, is undoubtedly the most beautiful fairytale-like castle you will see in Romania. Built as a summer residence for the Romanian royal family (yes, Romania was a monarchy once!) at the end of 19th century, the castle is a architectural, engineering and decorative jewel - a 'must-see' sight in Romania!
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Our tour guide was very personable. He learned everyone's names and where they were from. He was very knowledgeable about the castles we visited and the places we passed through. We were allowed time to eat wherever we wanted at Bran Castle, and to decide as a group the route we would take back to Brasov. I appreciated that he stopped the van so we could take the best iconic photo of Bran Castle in the distance on the hillside! Our guide obviously loves his job and he made our experience richer because he does love to show off his country.
We had an amazing day with our guide Charlie. The tour was very extensive, we visited a lot of sights in just one day, everything was organized really well and we felt that we were in great hands. Charlie is a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. I absolutely recommend this tour.
We had a packed day with Charlie, who was a friendly and very knowledgeable local guide / driver. He dispelled many myths about Romania and gave us a history lesson about Vlad Tepes - where he was and where he wasn't! Castles, monasteries, a fortified church (Lutheran - another surprise) and glorious views of the Carpathian Mountains - Charlie made sure that we saw what we wanted to. By the time we got back to Brasov we were exhausted but happy. Thanks for a memorable day!
Charlie was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and fun. He was great with our 8 year old daughter who loved the day! We visited all the sites and in addition we visited caves! We had a very enjoyable day and learnt a lot. Would highly recommend!
Peles Castle
Peles castle or palace, a place deemed “instantly spectacular” by at least one of its many foreign visitors, was build between 1873 and 1914 at the initiative of Romania’s first king, Carol I and served as summer residence of Romanian kings.
It is considered one of the most impressive castles of Europe, a true masterpiece built in Neo-Renaissance art and exposing exquisite examples of European fine art, each of the 160 rooms of the castle being decorated in a different style. It is one of the most important historical sights of Romania, a unique place duet o its historical and artistic value. After being nationalized during communist rule, the castle is now the property of the Romanian Royal Family and serves as art and history museum.
Inside, tourists can expect to get a glimpse of the distinguished lifestyle of the royals, from secret passages (if you opt for a longer guided tour), impressive paintings and sculptures, heavy armours in the Armour Room, luxurious silk embroideries and fine carpets, heavily decorated mirrors, Murano glass, wooden carved furniture and gold and silver elements around every corner. The castle also houses a small theatre, incorporating a scene, 60 guest seats and a royal lounge.
The castle had very modern facilities for that era - for example, the glass roof visible in the honorary entrance hall is mobile and could be moved using an electric engine. The castle also had central heating since 1883 and, duet o its own electrical plant, Peles castle was the first castle in Europe to have electricity.
Visitors should mind the opening hours, as the castle is closed generally on Mondays and during the whole month of November for maintenance works. However, Pelisor, the smaller castle nearby is open for visits during this period.
Romanian Friend tip: Don’t miss the local vendors sell traditional local crafts on your way to the castle!