Peles Castle Cultural Tour, an incursion into a not long gone era

Choose Peles Castle Cultural Tour – Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful castles that Romania has, it was also unique at the time it was built. With its special beauty and enchanting atmosphere, this castle takes you back to a wonderful world full of magic, princes and princesses.

To ensure the success of his plans, King Charles I gathered craftsmen from all over Europe. There were bricklayers from Italy, Romanians doing earthworks, unskilled Gypsy workers, German and Hungarian carpenters, Turkish workers burning bricks. Then Polish craftsmen and Czech stonemasons were brought in. At the same time, the French drew sketches and the English made measurements.

The first three Peleș designs were copies of other palaces in Western Europe, and King Charles I rejected them all because they lacked originality and were too expensive. You can find out how King Carol I completed this project and many others by booking the Peles Castle Cultural Tour.

The architecture of Peleș Castle

The Peles Castle Cultural Tour includes a full visit to the most important rooms of the castle. These are the Hall of Honour, the Royal Library, the Armouries, the Music Hall, the Florentine Hall, the Moorish Hall, the Theatre Hall, the Concert Hall, the Imperial Suite, the Council Hall, the Cabinet, the Refectory, the Turkish Room and the Royal Bedroom. There is also a souvenir shop here, where lovers of beauty can buy special items to remind them of their wonderful experience at the castle.

Peleș Castle is currently the second most visited castle in Romania, with Bran Castle in first place. The location of the castle was chosen by the German prince Charles I of Hohenzollern (who was to become king) and its name was taken from that of the river flowing through its courtyard.

Why choose this Tour?

The Peleș Castle Cultural Tour will delight your eyes. If you are a history enthusiast, you will be amazed by the grandeur of this huge space. Many might say that the King has indeed made a far too lavish choice, but we don’t mess with the King, do we?

The rooms furnished in German neo-Renaissance, Hispano-Moorish, Rococo or German Baroque styles will impress you with the beauty and harmony of the ornaments. Meticulously carved details in walnut, lime, rosewood and more, Bohemian crystal chandeliers adorned with Murano glass, Cordoba leather wallpaper, bronze statues with reproductions of Michelangelo, Asian or Persian motifs. These and countless other elements are harmoniously combined and give the place a special beauty.

Peleș Castle impresses not only by its architectural beauty but also by its technical facilities. At the time of its construction, it was the only castle in Europe that was completely electrified and centrally heated.

Everything about this place is superlative and the attention to detail is overwhelming! So join the Peleș Castle Cultural Tour today and discover the hidden magic of this special place.

Also worth mentioning are the buildings on the Peleș estate: the Pelișor Castle, the Commissariat, the Stables and the Hunting House.