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The First Electrified Castle in Europe, and a Wall of Boyar Arms
Two castles in a small group from Brașov, and the pairing works because they were built for opposite reasons. Peleș was the first electrified castle in Europe, and it had the rest of it too from the start: central heating, hot and cold running water, a central vacuum system, an electric lift. For a building of the early 20th century that is remarkable, and it is easy to miss while looking at the carving, the painting and the furniture, which are the other reason to go. Cantacuzino was the summer house of Grigore Cantacuzino, a 19th-century politician and one of the richest men in the country, built in neo-Romanian style with the Bucegi mountains in front of it. The park around it leads to fountains, waterfalls and small caves.
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
Itinerary
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Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35, Brașov
Peles Castle
About 50 minutes from Brașov to Sinaia. Peleș was built in the 19th century in a Bavarian style, in forest, for the Romanian royal family. A guide takes you through the rooms, which still have their furniture and decoration. There is also the chance to visit Pelișor next door, a smaller royal house done out in art nouveau.
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Manastirea Sinaia
The Sinaia monastery, in Prahova county, was founded by Prince Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695 and named after the monastery of Saint Catherine on Mount Sinai in Egypt. As of 2005 it housed 13 Orthodox monks under the hegumen Macarie Boguș, and it belongs to the archdiocese of Bucharest. The old church dates from 1695. It closed in 2006 for restoration and reopened in 2016. The interior painting is by Pârvu Mutu, first restored in 1795. Lunch break of 30 to 45 minutes.
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Cantacuzino Castle
About 20 minutes on to Bușteni. Cantacuzino Castle was inaugurated in 1911, built for Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, known as the Nabob, who was prime minister of Romania from 1899 to 1900 and again from 1904 to 1907. It is neo-Romanian, brick and stone, covering 3,148 square metres, with a park around it leading to a grotto, cascades and fountains. Inside, the white stone fireplaces with their polychrome mosaics set the tone. The reception hall holds a collection of heraldry unique in Romania: the arms of the boyar families connected to the Wallachian branch of the Cantacuzinos. Then 40 to 50 minutes back to Brașov.
Costo extra
Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35, Brașov
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees at Peles Castle - 100 lei
- Entrance fee at the Cantacuzino Castle: 55 to 75 lei, depending of the tour
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All year round - Try to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, as they tend to be very crowded.
- We make a stop for lunch.
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- Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
- We would like to inform you that Peleș Castle has recently implemented a new ticketing system. Starting now, all tickets must be purchased online, in advance, for a specific entrance time and date.
- Starting November 1st, the company that manages the ticketing at Peleș Castle decided that guides must also pay the entrance fee. Following this new rule, our guides will no longer accompany guests inside the castle. They will share the historical information and insights before and after your visit.
- Up to 7 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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