Corvin Castle: Romania's Gothic Masterpiece 🏰

Perched dramatically on a hill in Hunedoara, Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor) stands as one of Europe's most magnificent medieval fortresses, blending Gothic grandeur with dark legends. 📜 A Journey Through Time 14th Century: Began as a wooden frontier fort for Hungary 1446: Transformed into stone by Iancu de Hunedoara, Hungary's legendary military leader 1477: His son Matthias Corvinus (king & Renaissance patron) turned it into a cultural hub, hosting scholars in its grand library 📚 👣 Explore the Castle Black Knight Tower: Where a prisoner allegedly escaped by "turning into a bat" 🦇 (spoiler: probably a tunnel) Matthias Corvinus Library: Once housed priceless manuscripts (now replicas) The Torture Chamber: Original 15th-century equipment still on display ⛓️ Capistrano Tower: Offers panoramic views of the surrounding forests ⚡ Legends & Mysteries The castle inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula lore Secret tunnels rumored to connect to nearby fortresses Night tours available for extra spookiness 👻 🚗 Visiting Tips From Bucharest: 5h train to Hunedoara + 10min taxi From Timișoara: 3h direct bus Pro Tip: Pair your visit with Sighișoara (UNESCO citadel & Dracula’s birthplace) 🎟️ Tickets: ~€10 | Hours: 9AM-5PM (summer), shorter in winter #CastleHunter #GothicArchitecture #RomaniaHiddenGems #DarkTourism