Castles on the Prahova Valley, tourist attractions that you must not miss

Bran castle

If the idea of ​​atrip to Romaniasurprises you, but you do not have time to go on a journey that extends over several days, in just one day you can discover three of the most interesting sights of the Prahova Valley: Bran Castle, Castle Cantacuzino and Peleș Castle.Each one with an attractive architecture, located in an idyllic natural setting, are perfectly placed to draw the tourist’s imagination in as many colors.What do you need to know about the three castles?Peleș Castle . It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Romania and even if the history spans only 100 years, it manages to be extremely representative for our country. Built between 1873 and 1914, it was a summer residence for the kings of Romania. Here is the rich Peleș National Museum and in the immediate vicinity is Pelisor Castle. Visiting Peleș Castle you will feel much closer to the royal family, you will discover new things about the history of Romania and you will be able to enjoy a natural dream setting, offered by Sinaia. The distance to Peleș is only 122 km if you leave Bucharest, so you can arrive without problems in 2-3 hours.

Peles Castle

Cantacuzino Castle . It is another very beautiful building. Located in Bușteni, in the Zamora district, it is the result of the wish of Prince Grigore Cantacuzino. Throughout the more than 100 years that have passed since it was put into use, the castle has been a royal residence, a sanatorium of the Ministry of Interior and a museum.Bran Castle . Perhaps the most impressive of all, even if it is the simplest, is Bran Castle. It has no luxuriously decorated rooms, but it has a much richer and more interesting history. Considered to be Dracula’s castle, it dates back to 1377. The construction was erected by the Saxons in the area and is a very solid fortified construction.Over time, Bran belonged to both Hungary and the Romanian Country. Today it is one of the most visited museums in the country and can boast of incredible worldwide recognition and a dreamlike landscape.All three castles can be visited in just one day, both on their own and with an organized trip. What is certain is that it is worth visiting, especially if you want to know a little more about the history of Romania.

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