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Peles (Peleş) Castle, is Romania’s fairytale masterpiece in the Carpathian Mountains. While the likes of the more famous Bran Castle (Dracula’s) impresses with its dramatic cliffside setting and medieval design, and nearby Pelisor Castles blends intimate Art Nouveau design with rich royal history, Peleş Castle is a rare place where architecture, craftsmanship and royal ambition combine to create something truly extraordinary.… Read the rest
On a day trip to Pelisor Castle, we discover this beautiful and fascinating complex in the heart of Transylvania. Tucked into the lush forested folds of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, in the regal Peles Valley near Sinaia, lies a lesser-known treasure.… Read the rest
I never expected that a business trip to Bucharest would lead to one of the most memorable day trips I’ve ever taken. When I planned our itinerary, the only destination anyone had heard of before was Bran Castle. Thankfully, they all agreed to let me lead the way and we managed a trifecta of castles for the day, Bran being the last but certainly not the least.… Read the rest
A Transylvania Day Trip is incomplete without a trip to Bran Castle. Better known as Dracula’s Castle, this is the quintessential Romanian destination. However, there is more to Transylvania than chasing the elusive Count Dracula, with Peles Castle and the beautiful town of Brasov not to be missed.… Read the rest
The Gallery of Romanian Old Art, or the Romanian Medieval Art Gallery, is part of the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. After the morning at The Village Museum, I arrive to discover a car show outside the gallery.… Read the rest
So much more than a museum, The Village Museum in Bucharest is a delightful day out. Also known as the Bucharest Ethnographic Museum, this open air museum dedicates itself to Romania’s historic buildings.… Read the rest
Walking Bucharest is a tourist’s delight. The compact old town and nearby historic sites are a walker’s delight. Even the relatively long (4.7km) between the Triumphal Arch in the north and the Palace of Parliament at the south end of town, could be covered with a brisk, yet picturesque stroll.… Read the rest