{"id":15680,"date":"2020-08-11T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=15680"},"modified":"2020-08-11T11:00:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T11:00:30","slug":"romanian-castles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/romanian-castles\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Fairy-Tale Romanian Castles for Your Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Romania: home of the ostentatiously large Communist-era parliament palace, Count Dracula\u2019s famously creepy Transylvania, and some of the very best castles in Europe. <em>Lofty claim,<\/em> you may be thinking<em>. Lots of castles in Europe<\/em>. And you\u2019re right. But there\u2019s something magical \u2014 and definitely spooky\u2014 about Romanian castles and their connection to dark and mysterious historical figures, like the infamous Vlad the Impaler. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of 3 of our favorite castles and how to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"45.359982\" data-longitude=\"25.542643\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wUzi-ggC7\/peles-castle-sinaia-judetul-prahova-romania\" data-placeid=\"5857\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wUzi-ggC7\/peles-castle-sinaia-judetul-prahova-romania\">Pele\u0219 Castle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/333a44cc-659b-4c73-8c51-61ab216ea494-1024.jpg?placeid=5857&amp;name=Pele%C8%99%20Castle,%20Sinaia&amp;lat=45.359982&amp;lng=25.542643\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Pele\u0219 Castle, Sinaia, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/romaniatourism.com\/castles-fortresses-romania-peles-castle-sinaia.html\">Pele\u0219 Castle<\/a> is an architectural masterpiece. Built as a summer residence for royalty, this Romanian castle&#8217;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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/7c6bc407-409d-4d33-9cc6-7f44c4b6b6b2-1024.jpg?placeid=5857&amp;name=Pele%C8%99%20Castle,%20Sinaia&amp;lat=45.359982&amp;lng=25.542643\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Pele\u0219 Castle, Sinaia, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior is a marvel, with secret passages and rooms designed in opulent styles influenced by cultures from around globe. Pele\u0219 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pele\u0219 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/3775cc73-e944-43bc-b94b-9d9132a17f5f-1024.jpg?placeid=5857&amp;name=Pele%C8%99%20Castle,%20Sinaia&amp;lat=45.359982&amp;lng=25.542643\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Pele\u0219 Castle, Sinaia, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> The castle shares a beautifully landscaped property with the smaller Peli\u0219or castle, which you can also visit, though it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"45.5149\" data-longitude=\"25.367165\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SnlQou83\/bran-castle-bran-judetul-brasov-romania\" data-placeid=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SnlQou83\/bran-castle-bran-judetul-brasov-romania\">Bran Castle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/d51e4647-f96f-4e12-9f91-2a72d5d5abeb-1024.jpg?placeid=1024&amp;name=Bran%20Castle,%20Bran&amp;lat=45.5149&amp;lng=25.367165\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Bran Castle, Bran, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bran-castle.com\/\">Bran Castle<\/a> is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/top-mysterious-places-on-earth\/\">mysterious places on Earth<\/a>, Romania\u2019s number one tourist site, and well worth the hype! Nestled in the lowland mountains on the border of Vlad the Impaler\u2019s home of Wallachia and the spooky vampire haven of Transylvania, this 14<sup>th<\/sup> century Romanian castle earned the nickname \u201cDracula\u2019s Castle\u201d because it is said to have been Bram Stoker\u2019s inspiration for the character\u2019s own spooky dwelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Dracula was inspired by Vlad, who earned his place in history for his obsession with, well, impaling anyone who wronged him. He once left a battlefield filled with thousands of impaled enemies. It was a great time to be in the wooden stake business, and a real unfortuante time to be on good ol&#8217; Vlad\u2019s bad side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/e7f44f57-50de-4cfd-88da-5ed8e0af4368-1024.jpg?placeid=1024&amp;name=Bran%20Castle,%20Bran&amp;lat=45.5149&amp;lng=25.367165\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Bran Castle, Bran, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Legend says that Vlad was briefly imprisoned here, and this castle is spooky enough to satisfy the most enthusiastic vampire hunters with its gloomy interior and gothic furnishings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/4580f7e4-3336-4625-9064-457b787ebf0a-1024.jpg?placeid=1024&amp;name=Bran%20Castle,%20Bran&amp;lat=45.5149&amp;lng=25.367165\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Bran Castle, Bran, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Head here during the day to get a tour of the castle, or feel free to just wander through the grounds on your own. Stick around for evening to get some great views of Bran Castle ominously lit in the night, and try some Dracula themed cocktails and meals at the local restaurants. If you\u2019re feeling up to it, you can do Bran Castle and Pele\u0219 Castle in the same day, with a stopover in the adorable city of Bra\u0219ov in between, as they\u2019re only separated by about 30 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"45.749172\" data-longitude=\"22.888241\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YU2Fqe3dx\/castelul-corvinilor-corvins-castle-hunedoara-judetul-hunedoara-romania\" data-placeid=\"5858\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YU2Fqe3dx\/castelul-corvinilor-corvins-castle-hunedoara-judetul-hunedoara-romania\">Corvin Castle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/7f3fb73c-7236-4ff9-b4b6-bc2f60bb766f-1024.jpg?placeid=5858&amp;name=Castelul%20Corvinilor%20(Corvins'%20Castle),%20Hunedoara&amp;lat=45.749172&amp;lng=22.888241\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Corvin Castle, Hunedoara, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a fairy tale castle, and you\u2019re probably picturing something close to this jaw-dropping Gothic wonder. <a href=\"http:\/\/romaniatourism.com\/castles-fortresses-romania-corvin-castle-hunedoara.html\">Corvin Castle<\/a> (also known as Hunyadi Castle or Hunedoara Castle) is one of the \u201cSeven Wonders of Romania,\u201d and its place on that list is well earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corvin Castle is one of the biggest castles in Europe, but its beautiful fa\u00e7ade hides a dark history that earned it a place on both a list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/travel-tips-and-articles\/7-spookiest-buildings-around-the-world\/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2776941\"> spookiest buildings around the world<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking to trace Vlad the Impaler\u2019s footsteps, here&#8217;s another place he was imprisoned. John Hunyadi, the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century Hungarian ruler of Transylvania, built the castle into what we see today. He also killed Vlad\u2019s father and kept the future ruler of Wallachia prisoner. They had a complicated relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/1d32fbdf-866d-4e03-aa01-de7e0f6fd02e-1024.jpg?placeid=5858&amp;name=Castelul%20Corvinilor%20(Corvins'%20Castle),%20Hunedoara&amp;lat=45.749172&amp;lng=22.888241\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Corvin Castle, Hunedoara, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular legends about Corvin Castle dates back to its construction. Three Turkish prisoners were enlisted to dig the 100-foot shaft through solid stone and promised their freedom upon its completion. It took them 15 years and 28 days to strike water. It probably won\u2019t surprise you to hear that they weren\u2019t freed afterwards. They carved an inscription on the well which legend says reads, \u201cYou may have water, but you have no soul,\u201d but it\u2019s debatable if that\u2019s the actual meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/2b088951-d1f1-457b-a11b-acb00efb1891-1024.jpg?placeid=5858&amp;name=Castelul%20Corvinilor%20(Corvins'%20Castle),%20Hunedoara&amp;lat=45.749172&amp;lng=22.888241\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Romanian castle, Corvin Castle, Hunedoara, Romania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you step onto the bridge leading up to this stunning Romanian castle, you\u2019re entering a medieval world. Then you\u2019re inside and hot damn. Lofted ceilings, heraldic banners hanging from pillars, an incredible Knight\u2019s Hall, ancient furniture, and art. 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