Take a tour of Peleş Castle in Sinaia

Once a refuge for Ceauşescu and visiting dignitaries, Peleș Castle remains the country’s most opulent palace. Set in a large English-style park, the castle outwardly resembles a Bavarian Schloss, and visiting it is one of the best things to do in Romania. Built in 1875–83 for Carol I, and largely decorated by his eccentric wife Elisabeta, it contains 160 rooms. These rooms are richly done out in ebony, mother of pearl, walnut, and leather – all totally alien to traditional styles of Romanian art. Visitors to Peleș Castle also get to enjoy thousands of fascinating artifacts in the castle's armory dating back to the 15th century.

Peleș Castle definitely wins the prize for the most beautiful fortress in Romania, becoming one of the best things to do in Romania. Peleș Castle was built in the late 19th century to serve as the summer residence for Romania's royal family of German descent. This explains the neo-Renaissance architecture the castle was built in with lovely stained glass windows. Considered an engineering masterpiece for its time with modern amenities such as floor heating, the entire castle is impressive and well-preserved both outside and inside. There are 160 rooms in total for guests to explore over 2 floors, many of which have priceless works of art by painters as famous as Gustav Klimt. Visiting Peles Castle is one of the best things to do in Romania if you’re curious about Romanian history.