Corvin Castle - Transylvania's Medieval Masterpiece

Corvin Castle - Transylvania's Medieval Masterpiece

Be transported to times of medieval lore at Corvin Castle in Transylvania. One of Romania's most majestic castles, its history dates back over 600 years to the Hungarian empire. I'll tell you how to get to the castle, show you additional sites in the area, and of course introduce you to the best coffee and food in town! Extend your stay in boutique lodging with a view of the castle. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or give a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!
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Things to know:

+ Tickets can be purchased online or at the castle entrance. 

+ You ticket to Corvin Castle includes access to additional sites on the grounds (see below).

+ The castle has A LOT of steps and original (uneven) stone floors. If you have mobility difficulties, parts of the castle may be inaccessible for you. 

+ The castle is known by multiple names: Corvin's Castle, Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara Castle, and Hunyadi Castle.

+ It's not the easiest place to get to. There is no longer a train station near the castle. If you come by train, the closest stop is Deva. From there, you will need to take a bus, taxi, or rental car. Busses typically run from Deva to Hunedoara only twice a day. My personal recommendation is to rent a car, if only for a day or two, to explore the area with ease. I've included a rental car company in Deva and a place to park near the castle (see below).  

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US native. Former resident of Romania. Current solo female globe trotter. I've traveled to Ireland, Italy, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, The Netherlands, South Africa, Greece, Israel, and numerous places around the USA. I've done group tours, volunteer work, solo travel, studied abroad, and taught internationally. I lived for over a year in Romania, many years in Tennessee, and several months in England. My travel style is slow, spontaneous, and - shall we say - richly flavorful. I prefer to stay longer lengths in places instead of having a whirlwind sightseeing venture. I'll skip the chain restaurants for a hole-in-the-wall café any day of the week. I prefer a loose itinerary and remain open to what each day brings. My favorite things to do and see as I travel are... - EAT - Try whatever is local. Order the special of the day. Talk with the restaurant staff. - WALK - It encourages me to slow down, notice, and get a feel for community. - HIKE - I'm a lazy hiker. By "hike," I mean a few hours at a slow pace. - MUSEUMS - Spend an afternoon. Read the descriptions on exhibits. Talk with the docents. Buy something in the giftshop. - CHURCHES - I'm fascinated by the various ways people have worshipped the God of the Bible over centuries and across borders. Many older churches are also museums or tourist-friendly spaces. Some additionally hold regular liturgical services. - CASTLES - Castles, fortresses, palaces, big ol' houses: these places transport me back in time. I imagine the people who built, lived in, and defended them. What would they think of how we now live? If this kind of travel sounds ideal to you, follow me to easily access all the resources I've created. I'd love to help you experience slower, more meaningful travel. I have tips for how to make the most of your trip, with low stress, reasonable safety, affordability, and lots of fun. Book one of my custom services, and we'll work together to get you wheels up on your next adventure!
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