Peles Castle can be considered the most important historical building in Romania, having a unique character by its historical and artistic value. It’s one of the most important monuments of its kind in Europe, during the second half of the 19th century…
Brasov, pick-up/drop-off from any location
15 Minutes before event time
Peles Castle was built between 1873-1914 on a 1000 ha. of land called “Piatra Arsa” estate. It was the former home of Romanian Royal Family, built on the initiative of the first King of Romania, Carol I. Its architectural style is a blend of Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival similar to Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria.
Peles Castle has over 170 rooms, many with dedicated themes from world cultures on a 3200 square-meter footprint.
The castle is closed in November each year for maintenance and cleaning.
Additional you can visit Pelisor Castle, small replica palace built on the same domain as Peles Castle.
Additional you can visit Sinaia Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the country.
Part of the same complex as the larger Peles Castle.
The monastery consists of two courtyards surrounded by low buildings and 2 Byzantine style churches.
Tour usually starts at 9 AM but time may vary. We’ll take you from your accommodation in Brasov or any other point in proximity.
Tuesday, in summer time between May 15th – September 16th, Peles Castle is open.
Pelisor Castle was built in 1899-1902 and designed in the Art Nouveau style and holds several chambers, working cabinets, a chapel and “the golden room”. Furniture and the interior decorations were designed mostly by the Viennese Bernhard Ludwig with Byzantine and Celtic elements.
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On the way to Peles Castle tour you can shelter in Sinaia Monastery complex which consists of two churches built 150 years apart: The Old Church that dates from 1695 and The Great Church that was built in 1846.
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