Prahova County

Romania

'The mix of modernity, royalness, and humbleness lingering in the air at each and every visit.'
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'The mix of modernity, royalness, and humbleness lingering in the air at each and every visit.'
#WeekendGetaway
Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed by King Carol I. #Blue
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Cantacuzino Castle is situated on Zamora Street in Bușteni, Romania. The building, whose construction was completed in 1911, was conducted by the architect Gregory Cerchez at the request of Prince George Grigore Cantacuzino. It is built in Neo-Romanian style; the total surface of the estate is over 3,000 square meters.

The castle belonged to the Cantacuzino family until the forced nationalization of 1948, when it became a sanatorium for the Ministry of Internal Affair. During the communist period, the original furniture was removed and a part of the interior walls were painted over. After 1989, the castle was returned to Cantacuzino descendants, who sold it to private investors in 2004.
A marvelous winter castle in the carpathian mountains Romania

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Peles Castle which includes heritage architecture, a park and a castle
Sinaia
Known for Castle, Mountains and Temples
Tour gorgeous royal residences, museums in preserved houses and rugged mountain paths at this charming town, built around a monastery.

Reasons to visit

  • Peleș Castle
  • Sinaia Monastery
  • Pelişor Castle
Very cosy and beautiful house! Interesting insights into the life of writer Cezar Petrescu, an impressive book collection, and one-of-a-kind chandeliers. [explored during The Long Night of Museums2016]
Busteni
Known for Mountains, Hiking and Skiing
Love mountain views, hiking, and festivals? Get away to Busteni!

Reasons to visit

  • Cantacuzino Castle
  • Caraiman Peak
Ploiesti showing a garden
Ploiesti
Known for Business, Luxury and Historical
See science artifacts in palatial buildings, savor pastries in plazas and inspect ancient pocket watches in Ploiesti, the birthplace of Romania’s modern industry.
This castle was built in the 1890s by Romanian savant BP Hasdeu in memory of his daughter, Julia after she died at the early age of 18. The grieving father started spiritism sessions to contact the spirit of his beloved Julia and it is said that the castle was built following her instructions from the afterlife. On the entrance door there are two inscriptions: the family motto 'Pro fide et patria' and Galilei's famous 'E pur si muove'
Campina
Known for Museums and Historical
Trip time! Discover the museums and history in Campina.
Photo taken on our way to Ciucas Peak in Ciucas Mountains Romania. It's not a very difficult trail and the peak has an altitude of 1954m.
Măneciu
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Mountains
Escape to Măneciu! Enjoy its mountain views, food, and museums.
Blejoi
Blejoi
Check out the local area in Blejoi as you venture to sights like Ploiesti Shopping City.

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