Today a historical monument, Peles Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle placed in an idyllic setting 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.
Museum
Of the 168 rooms in the castle, only 35 are accessible to the public. While an important area is in the upper levels, this is off limits. Only the museum in the basement and the rooms on the first floor can be visited. The visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Wednesday through Sunday. On Mondays the castle is closed and on Tuesdays the hours are till 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. These visiting hours are subject to change by the current owners of the castle. Each year in November the castle is closed to the public for the whole month, during which time it is used solely by the owners. Admission fee is 15 RON. Additionally you must check your camera or pay 30 RON to take photos or 50 RON for video.
Location
Northwest of the town of Sinaia, 60 km from
Brasov and 135 km away from
Bucharest, Romania's capital. Nested in the south-eastern Carpathian Mountains, the complex is composed of three monuments: Peles Castle, Pelisor Chateau and Foisor Hunting Chateau.
Source: Wikipedia
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