Castelul Pelesi

Peles creek valley located in a place called Arse Stones, Peles Castle, the most famous royal residence in Romania was built between 1875 and

1883 when it was officially opened.

It is said that by 1866, through August, Charles arrived in the area, and to sleep at the monastery of Neag Bridge (as it was known at the time r

espective Sinaia). Wild and picturesque scenery attracted so much that he decided we should put here a cornerstone of a castle. So in

1972 bought land and then hired the architect Wilhelm Doderer realize construction plans. Therefore, in terms of exterior architecture, the main elements specific neorenasterii German style.

Basically, work began in 1873, but the castle cornerstone was laid in 1875. After the official opening in 1883, following plans

development, as the current building was completed in 1914.These include several buildings that have been attached, such as: Hotel

Warden, Economat, Tower (House Hunting), Royal Mews and power plants. During this type have worked over 300 craftsmen, brought

worldwide.

Between 1889 and 1903, architect Karel Liman, who deals with work, and Pelisorul will achieve a modern, small-scale replica of the large building,

future residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania. Moreover, the royal couple lived for some time and the Turret, a dilapidated building

fire and then rebuilt in 1933. A brief calculation shows that between 1875 and 1914 were spent at over 16 million lei Peles gold

Both the late nineteenth century and now, Peles Castle is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, and the first fully electrified

the continent.'s own power plant was located on the shores of Peles creek. Moreover, the building was also equipped with an elevator inside since then,

vacuum cleaner, central heating.The castle has 170 rooms, of which only 10 are accessible to tourists and houses many valuable collections

paintings, sculptures, armor, carpets, furniture, tapestries, statues, ceramic objects, features dishes of gold, silver and porcelain, stained glass.

Is the grand entrance hall with walnut paneling, dusted with reliefs and stauiete. Glass ceiling mobile, operated by

an electric motor or a manual system was an element of surprise for visitors to the king, who could admire the blue sky on summer nights.

The rooms bear names suggestive of the tourist circuit, such as Maura Hall, Salon Florentin, Columns Hall, Concert Hall and Hall Arms.

How come?

Peles Castle is situated in Sinaia (44 km from Brasov and 122 km from Bucharest) and on the road to choose E60 or DN1. Railway

There are many races is closed for general cleaning.which come from Ploiesti Prahova Valley, Sinaia is one and destinations.