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Top 10 Cool Facts about Peles Castle

Castelul Peles, Sinaia by Tiberiusahlean/

A neo-classical masterpiece, Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania, was the summer home of the Romanian royal family from 1883 until 1947.

Nestled within the Carpathian Mountains, Peles Castle was built along an existing medieval route that linked Transylvania and Wallachia.

Today the castle is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. The castle draws its name from neighboring Peles Creek, which passes right through the courtyard.

The PeleÈ™ Castle is an image of the monarch’s aesthetic mindset, combining the German and Italian neo-Renaissance.

1. The remarkable Castle is located near the town of Sinaia in the Prahova County 

Peles is located near the town of Sinaia, in Prahova County, and it is one of the most famous castles in Romania.

The blood ties between the members of the Romanian and the British royal families, the Russian dynasty, and the royal families of Germany and Greece.

The Romanian Queen’s tireless patronage of arts has attracted to the castle the most resonant names of the 19th and early 20th century.

The complex is composed of three monuments: Peleș Castle, Pelișor Castle, and the Foișor Hunting Lodge.

2. The astonishing courtyard of the Peles castle has a medieval air that takes tourists back

Castelul PeleÈ™ by Mihai Padurariu/

The inner courtyard, with its medieval air, carries the tourists back in time. The Sovereigns’ Gate opens the journey into the castle.

A monumental marble staircase leads up to the Hall of Honor, the official reception space that witnessed the presence of royal guests, from Emperor Franz Joseph to the Crown Prince of Japan.

Peles Castle also hosted numerous artists such as George Enescu or Jacques Thibaud, that were the guests of Queen Elizabeth of Romania, the wife of King Caro.

3. The Interior of the awesome castle is beautifully decorated 

The interior of the castle, especially the main hall, is beautifully decorated with sculpted wood and the stained-glass windows make it a true symbol of elegance and royalty.

The impressive castle spreads over an area of 3,200 square meters, housing 160 rooms that impress through their beauty and sophistication.

The best known is the Great Armory Room, hosting some of the finest collections of arms and armor, with over 4,000 pieces of weaponry that were collected. 

Many of the rooms of the castle are decorated so that they resemble the styles of various cultures from throughout the world.

4. The entrance fee is individual the ticket can be purchased online or on the ticket desk

Castelul PeleÈ™, Sinaia by Nicubunu/

The entrance fee is individual, the ticket can be purchased from the tickets desk or online payment is possible by cash or card.

The ticket should be kept during the whole visit supporting documents are needed for discounts for example students’ cards, and pensioner cards.

One can have options one can tour the ground floor and the first floor the costs are adults 100 lei, pensioners 50lei and children and students 25lei.

The other option is touring the ground floor, first floor, and second floor for adults 150lei, pensioners 75lei, and children and students 37.5lei.

5. The easiest way to get to the amazing castle is through an organized trip 

The easiest way to get to Peles Castle is on an organized trip, this way you can enjoy the scenery on the journey and make the most of your time at the castle with an expert tour guide.

Another option is to rent a car and head to the castle at your leisure. Peles Castle is 142 km from Bucharest and just 45 km from Brasov.

6. They are different and beautifully designed rooms that can be seen in the Castle

The music room was used to host musical evenings organized by Queen Elizabeth. It has beautiful wood paneling on the walls with paintings above and a glorious wooden ceiling.

The Florentine room is completely different and is designed in the Italian Renaissance style and glows golden compared to the previous rooms.

Although it looks like a throne room, it was never used as such. Next to it is the mirror room with huge Venetian mirrors which took six months to be delivered.

The Moorish coffee room and the Turkish smoking room are unique and different, then there is the Louis XIV style theatre the castle is impressive.

7. The astonishing castle is closed on Mondays visits are within a guided tour

Castelul PeleÈ™ by Mihai Padurariu/

Public visits are made within guided tours, admission is charged, and there is an additional photography fee.

The visiting hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. Wednesday through Sunday. On Tuesdays, the hours are 11 am to 5 pm.

The castle is closed on Mondays. These visiting hours are subject to change by the Romanian Culture Ministry. The castle is closed in November each year for maintenance and cleaning.

8. The famous German Johannes Schultz was the architect behind the exquisite Peles castle

The architect was a German, Johannes Schultz, chosen for his plan combining different classical European styles.

Construction took ten years and Peles Castle was inaugurated on October 7, 1883. It was the first castle in Europe to include central heating and electricity.

The castle is more of a palace than a castle and many have compared the style to that of Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria.

The Music Room contained intricate pieces of teak furniture gifted by the Indian Maharajah of Kapurtala and was used as a salon by Queen Elizabeth.

9. Looking for a place to stay the remarkable Upper hill residence is the best place to stay

The Uphill Residence features views of the mountain. Among the various facilities are ski-to-door access, free bikes, as well as a garden.

At the guest house, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Uphill Residence provides some units that include a terrace, and all rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

The Sinaia Monastery is 1.2 km from the guest house, while Peles Castle is 0.5 km from the property.

10. The awesome Peles castle was commissioned by King Carol 

PeleÈ™ Castle S Vigilantes by Dani E Perez/

The construction of Peles Castle was commissioned by King Carol, and on August 1873, the foundations were laid in the form of a hunting house and a summer retreat for the Romanian royal family.

Besides the castle, other constructions were erected, such as a power plant, the Economic Building, the royal stables, the guards’ chambers, and the Foisor hunting lodge.

After the Romanian Revolution of 1989, the castle was once again opened to the public, and in 2007 it became the property of King Michael.