Peleș Castle

"Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, Peles castle served as the summer residence of Romania's royal family, until 1947. Peles castle's 160 rooms are adorned with the fine European art: paintings by great artists, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows and Cordoba leather-covered walls. Each room is decorated in a different style or theme. There is a mini-Theatre, Music Room (India), Turkish Salon, Great Salon (Italy), Council Room (Switzerland), Moor Hall, and so much more. The Royal Library (30,000 books) has a secret - unidirectional - door that leads to king's suite. Castle's 60-seat Theater features Louis XIV - French classicism style. The ceiling paintings and decorative frescoes in the Theater were designed by the renowned Austrian artists Gustav Klimt and Frantz Matsch. The first movie projection in Romania happened at Peles, in 1906. Furniture in the Music Room is carved of teak, a gift to King Carol I from the Maharajah of Kapurtala in India, while handmade silk embroideries adorn the ceiling and walls of the Turkish Salon. Peles castle dining room features 18th-Century Brittany / Rustic Breton furniture and priceless silverware. Politics and religion were topics never to be discussed at the dinner table. King Carol preferred topics were history and art. King Carol I was an avid collector of weaponry; his collection numbered over 4,500 items. Over 400 European and Oriental pieces dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries are on display at Peles armory; the pièce de résistance being a knight and (his) horse armor that weights 265 lbs."

"Visit Peleș Castle, the former residence of the sovereigns of Romania, where you can admire furniture, ornamental objects, carpets, tapestries, sculptures, paintings and collections of weapons from the 15th to the 19th century. the Regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, in the picturesque town of Sinaia, there is the wonderful Castle of Peles, an outstanding example of German Neo-Renaissance architecture. Built between 1875 and 1883 at the behest of King Charles I, the Peles Castle, considered by many to be among the most beautiful in Europe, was the first among Europeans to be entirely illuminated by electric current. The castle was the summer residence of the royal family until 1947 and the 160 rooms of the building, only 10 of which can be visited, they are embellished with impressive Murano glass chandeliers, frescoes, silk embroidery and many other luxuries. The entrance is decorated with walnut sculptures and bas-reliefs while the glass ceiling is mobile and opens onto the sky. The Royal Library is very beautiful, with rare books written in hand with gold letters and leather binding, the Music Room, the Florentine Chamber and the Armoury, where over 4 thousand objects are found including whose German armor. Peles Castle also has 7 terraces decorated with Carrara marble sculptures, fountains and vases. The the castle also houses the National Museum where one of the most important painting collections in Europe is located. Successor of King Charles I, King Ferdinand commissioned the nearby Pelisor Castle, smaller and in art nouveau style."

"In the picturesque town of Sinaia, where the Carpathians embrace the sky, awaits the Peleș Castle. Constructed as a royal residence for King Carol I, Peleș Castle exudes opulence at every turn. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a history buff, or simply a lover of beauty, Peleș offers an immersive experience. Marvel at the stained glass, ornate woodwork, and the grandeur of the Romanian royal family's former summer residence. 🕰️ Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm 📅 Closed on Monday and Tuesday 💸 Ticket prices range from 50 to 150 RON, depending on the areas you wish to explore. (Approximately 10-30 EUR / 12-35 USD)"