Living There
Those of you who are still wondering what Romania is all about, there is still much to talk about, but above anything else, to see for yourself. Apart from the stunning landscapes and fascinating culture, Romania is also known for its magnificent castles, with some of most beautiful or terrifying castles in the world, maybe a mix of both usually. Beyond tales of vampires, history of Romania has never been peaceful, its people always having to defend their country against one or another threat. This has also determined the construction of several imposing castles in Romania, most of them located in fabulous locations, usually wild peaks of Carpathians. One could arrange for a tour of the Castles in Romania with Romania Tour Store, but for a quick overview, here are the best ones to visit.
Bran Castle
Definitely most famous castle in Romania, Bran Castle is also known in whole world as castle of Dracula, being residence of Vlad the Impaler, ruler of Walachia several centuries ago. Beyond the legend, castle is built in a splendid defile on top of a rock, a truly impressive stronghold of mountains.
Peles Castle
Relatively close to Bran Castle, another destination that one could visit with Romania Tour Store is the Peles Castle. is newer, featuring elegant neo-Renaissance architecture, being more of a royal residence than a defensive structure. It has luxurious rooms and salons, charming gardens and is located in mountain forests near Sinaia.
Huniazilor Castle
One of the most imposing castles in Europe, the Huniazilor or Corvin Castle near Hunedoara city in Transylvania, impresses anyone sees it for the first time. It is an extensive castle complex with inner courtyard, a tall bridge over a deep ravine and the overall medieval stronghold feel. Walking grand halls of castle, decorated with weapons and shields, visitor is transported back in time.
Poenari Fortress
Probably fortress with most amazing location, Poienari fortress was built on top of a solitary rock at start of Transfagarasan Road, one of most beautiful areas in Romania. Fortress is also linked to Vlad the Impaler, historical character behind the fiction of Dracula. Access to Poenari fortress is challenging, following a long staircase up the mountain.
Cantacuzino Castle
One of newest castles in Romania, Cantacuzino Castle is located in Busteni, a beautiful mountain town in central part of country. It was finished in 1911 and features stunning views of Carpathians. Today, castle houses a museum and can be visited with one of the unforgettable tours provided by Romania Tour Store.
Romania Tour Store is a travel agency based in Bucharest – Romania proposing sightseeing tours of Bucharest, guided cultural city tours in Transylvania and Romania and active tours and excursion in Romania with or without accommodation. They also provide airport transfers from Bucharest towards the main cities of Romania. Their website www.romaniatourstore.com offer book online facility and instant confirmation of the tours.
To find out more about Romania Tours do not hesitate to contact Romania Tour Store local guides at [email protected] , or to book online one of the private tours they offer.
