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What to do and see in Romania, Romania: The Best Castles
Coordinates: 46°N 25°E / 46°N 25°E / 46; 25
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1. Citadel of Alba Iulia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 647 reviews
*** Alba Iulia - Alba Carolina Citadel *** A town coated by the legendary halo of the great historical events that took place within its ancient walls, Alba Iulia has deeply got into the Romanian people's mind and soul. No other Transylvanian town has gathered so many crucial meanings and symbols. With thousands and thousands of years of human existence lying behind it, Alba Iulia represents the charming mirror in which all the ethnic groups of Transylvania can discover their vigor or their traditions of yore. The heart of Alba Iulia is Alba Carolina Citadel. Alba Carolina, the most representative bastion fortress in Romania and Southeast Europe, built upon the initiative of Emperor Charles the VIth of Habsburg, under the supervision of the French-born Austrian field marshal Eugene of Savoy, is wearing its royal robe. A royal citadel, residence of the bishopric, capital of autonomous principality, and a military garrison, Alba Iulia has been during all historical periods the main political, administrative, religious, cultural, and military centre of Transylvania. We invite you to visit The Other Capital of Romania.
Reviewed By nicolaem249 - Alba Iulia, Romania
Over 70,000 square meters of History. The place where we see all the fortifications made in this place for over 2000 years. On the site of an old Romanian fortress was built a medieval fortress and a church at the same time as Notre Dame in Paris. But it suffered much more and was burned twice, one of its towers being destroyed. However, the new Fortress was built during the Habsburg Empire, and in 1918 was the place where the first King of united Romania was crowned. In Alba Iulia, the Orthodox Cathedral is the only one in the country that has hosted any coronation of the Kings of Greater Romania!
2. Teleki Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Lily-AR13 - Milan, Italy
The Teleki Castle is situated about 20 km from Targu Mures, in the Reghin direction. Before you visit the castle, it is recommended to call there because the tours are private and in different languages. We arrived there without calling. Because of removing the stuff after the Awake Festival which was held there the previous days, we could enter and wait on a bench in the courtyard for an hour in order to wait for the English tour. We had as a castle tour the son of the Count Teleki, the owner, who nicely presented us the castle in about 50 minutes. The castle is built in U shape in a late baroque style, but in a reversed manner, just like another castles around Budapest. It is surrounded by an amazing English garden with old oak trees and an old ginkgo biloba tree. The castle is under refurbishment and only a part of it may be visited; there can be seen original old doors and stoves, several great Murano chandeliers and pieces of furniture. The entrance is free and you can donate for the refurbishment of the castle. You may also buy some souvenirs about it or things made by artisanal artists. I highly recommend to visit the castle!
3. Snagov Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Snagov Palace was built in 1929 by Prince Nicolae (4th children of royal family). Nice architecture. This place is related to many Romanian and international personalities: Prince Nicolae, Marshal Ion Antonescu, Romanian presidents (Gheorghiu Dej, Nicolae Ceausescu), Michael Jackson, Pamela Anderson, Stephen Segal a.s.o.
4. Peles Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,524 reviews
This 19th-century castle was commissioned by King Carol I and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
Reviewed By 969BrianR - Vienna, United States
An absolute highlight. The tour was excellent. The guide was friendly and informative, and it is definitely worth the extra charge to take photos of the magnificent rooms.
5. Rapsone's Castle
6. Poienari Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By AchilinaS
The citadel is reached by a climb of 1480 stairs (time to climb the stairs: 30 min). The view from the citadel it’s amazing. I suggest to make the effort! Excellent for a small hike. It took me about 15 min to climb - rather running than walking).
7. Palatul Culturii
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4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By oanagabrielaionita - Bucharest, Romania
If you go to Iasi, you cannot miss this place. Beautiful Palace that you can visit inside because it has 4 museums and and also the clock tower (that plays Hora unirii at every hour).
8. Fagaras Fortress
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By 874ovidiub - Bucharest, Romania
Nice one from more fortress in the Fagaras area. Is a nice place to visit and take part from the history.
9. Castelul Corvinilor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 938 reviews
Reviewed By sandran489 - Sun City, United States
When you go to Romania, one of the main things you want to see are their castles. We visited three of their castles, and Hunedoara Castle or also called Corvin Castle was by far the best of the three. (See my other reviews of the other two, Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) and Peles Castle.) Welcome to Transylvania! Corvin Castle starts out wonderfully exciting with your first glimpse of the outside of this great Medieval Castle with all of the bells and whistles one would describe of it's architecture and stonework. Before you go inside, take a great picture with the Castle behind you. I just loved roaming around every space here, large and small, up and down, everywhere we looked, was an interesting adventure. It really is a great example of what you want to see when you explore a Medieval Castle. We really took some great pictures. Some of the spots are a little difficult with the lighting, but we managed anyway. Don't miss this one, you will love it.
10. Pelisor Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
Reviewed By ralu772001 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
What a lovely place Queen Mary and King Ferdinand built! Intimate, cosy, charming. The touch of this great couple can be seen in this whole castle. The heart of the queen rests in the Golden Room. One of the most charming castles I have visited.
