Peleș Castle

Peleș Castle is an architectural masterpiece. Built as a summer residence for royalty, this Romanian castle’s charming alpine feel is accented by the hand-painted murals that will make you feel like you were transported straight back to the Renaissance. The interior is a marvel, with secret passages and rooms designed in opulent styles influenced by cultures from around globe. Peleș Castle is home to a small theatre, two armories with over 4000 pieces, and one of the best collections of art in all of Europe. Peleș was the first castle in Europe to be fully electrified and the first in the world to have central heating transmitted through the walls and the floors, all powered by its own little power plant located on the river. Pro tip: The castle shares a beautifully landscaped property with the smaller Pelișor castle, which you can also visit, though it’s on a separate ticket. There are a couple of restaurants on the property for pit stops, so you can sit in the shade with a cold drink and just take in the view of this beautiful castle surrounded by mountains.