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Romania’s Jaw-Dropping Peles Castle 🏔️✨

Tucked away as King Carol I’s summer retreat, Peles Castle is hailed as one of the world’s most stunning palaces – yet it’s shockingly underrated in Chinese travel guides! Compared to the crowded Bran Castle 🧛♀️, Peles remains a hidden gem 💎. Originally planned to skip it due to its closed days (Mon-Tue!), we battled traffic and raced to catch the last admission (16:15 for 1st floor!). The ticket staff proudly declared, “This is Romania’s most beautiful castle!” Skeptical at first… until we stepped inside. One floor was enough to blow our minds 😱 – Baroque extravagance, gilded ceilings, and royal opulence beyond imagination! So glad we didn’t give up! Peles Castle Travel Guide 📍 Aleea Peleșului 2, Sinaia 106100, Romania 🕙 Hours: 9:15-17:00 (Closed Mon-Tue!) 🎟️ Tickets: Basic Tour (1st floor): 50 lei (~€10) Full Tour (1st + 2nd floors): 100 lei (~€20) ⏰ Last entry: 16:15 (1st floor), 15:30 (2nd floor) – we barely made it! 🚗 Parking: €5 at the gate. Note: 1 km uphill walk to the castle Why Visit? ✨ Architectural Marvel: A Baroque-Renaissance hybrid with 168 rooms – throne halls, theaters, lavish bedrooms – 35 open to the public. Every corner drips with royal grandeur! 🌲 Alpine Backdrop: Snow-capped Carpathian Mountains frame the castle like a painting. Post-tour, sip coffee at nearby cafés and soak in the serene vibes ☕❄️. 🏰 Twin Castles: Explore Pelișor Castle nearby (separate ticket!), a smaller but equally enchanting Art Nouveau sibling. Pro Tips ⚠️ Avoid Mondays/Tuesdays – plan around closures! 📸 Photo Goldmine: The exterior alone is worth the trip – turrets, frescoes, and mountain views! 💶 Cash Ready: Many local spots (including cafés) prefer Romanian lei. #HiddenGemsEurope #CastleLovers #BaroqueBeauty #RomaniaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #AlpineEscape #TravelInspo #LuxuryOnABudget #SinaiaMagic

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