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Sinaia, nestled in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, is a charming town renowned for its natural beauty and royal heritage. The highlight of any visit is Peleș Castle, a stunning neo-Renaissance masterpiece set amidst lush forests. Once a summer residence for Romanian royalty, the castle dazzles with its opulent interiors, intricate woodwork, and art collections. After touring the castle, take a leisurely stroll through Sinaia's scenic parks and gardens. As the day winds down, enjoy traditional Romanian dishes like "ciorbă de burtă" (tripe soup) and "papanași" (fried dough with sour cream and jam) at a local restaurant. Sinaia offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and cuisine in a truly enchanting setting. #sinaia #romania

#bucketlistreboot Pelisor Do go outside also and take some photos on the terraces as they do offer amazing views of the gardens. Following from this head over to the other castle, Pelisor. The castle was built in 1899–1902 by order of King Carol I, as the residence for his nephew and heir, the future King Ferdinand (son of Carol’s brother Leopold von Hohenzollern) and Ferdinand’s consort Queen Marie. Economat Vila Complex Another place you can see but also take a short break and enjoy an Amandina (yes, you have to try this decadent Romanian chocolate dessert) is the Economat/”At the towers” Vila complex. Economat is the former Royal Guard Office of Peles Castle, located on the Royal Domain directly opposite the castle and just 100 metres from Pelisor Castle. #sinaia #romania

#bucketlistreboot Peles Palace Following from there head through the Peles Valley. Throughout your forest walk you’ll see many stalls with merchants selling all sorts of gifts and souvenirs. At the end of your walk you’ll be met by the impressive views of the castle grounds. You’ve arrived. Within the castle ground you have several options which you can visit. First, start off with the main Palace itself. It’s built in Neo-Renaissance and was the residence of King Charles I. It’s now a museum of national heritage artefacts. Interesting fact – Peles Castle was the first castle in Europe to be lighten up with locally produced electricity. Take that! #sinaia #romania

#bucketlistreboot One should be aware that there are 2 gondolas. A state run one which starts from behind the New Montana hotel and a second one which starts from “Cota 1400m”. The latter is only accessible by car. You could take a bus as well but you’ll need to consider walking as part of that. Whichever means you choose, once you are up at 2000 m, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and amazing fresh powder snow. After all, you are in the mountains! The ski slopes are on both sides of the “Valea Dorului” valley enchanting the skier with ever so beautiful snowed peaks. One can also ski from 2000 m all the way to 1600 m however, beware not all sections are wide enough. #romania #sinaia

Beautiful Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania 🇷🇴. Definitely worth a visit! Sinaia 🇷🇴, the famous mountainous city where the Royal (Aldovian 😃) Romanian family reside. Although, Netflix seems to have brought international fame to this mountain resort by choosing it for its famous Christmas movies, Sinaia has always enjoyed the spotlight when it comes to attention. It’s built in Neo-Renaissance and was the residence of King Charles I. It’s now a museum of national heritage artefacts. Interesting fact – Peles Castle was the first castle in Europe to be lighten up with locally produced electricity. Take that! #mountainview #pelescastle #romania #sinaia #bucketlistadventures #visitromania #beautful #interesting #checkinaway #travelwithus

#bucketlistreboot Sinaia Town Hall Go to the Town Hall area and surround yourself with all the Christmas decorations. They’ll for sure brighten up your evening! (see what I did there? ). Other places worth visiting: George Enescu Memorial Museum – Famous Romanian composer’s house Știrbey Castle – Memorial house of the Știrbey family which was one of the more prominent and wealthier boyar (noble) families in Wallachia, and had been so since the 15th century A town that is safe and full of history can be a perfect retreat for a short weekend or even holiday for families or solo travellers. Its safe streets and easy to get to access make it a great location for you to explore. #sinaia #romania

#bucketlistreboot Sinaia, situated along the Prahova river, is conveniently located 2 hours by train from Bucharest or 1 hour away from Brasov. Assuming you want to fly in, your best bet is Bucharest airport. Sinaia Monastery From there, head up through the forest on the path behind the Casino to the monastery itself. An excellent display of a Romanian monastery. A word of caution, however, whilst this monastery looks impressive and massive, it doesn’t look like a typical one you’d expect to find in other parts such as in Moldova. Remember, Sinaia has received a lot of attention and funds have helped the area develop. #romania #sinaia

#bucketlistreboot Architecture & a royal walk in Sinaia. Skiing is one thing to do in Sinaia but there are plenty of places to discover in the local area. Once you’re done with your skiing feel free to start exploring the town itself. You could start off from the station itself and see the Royal Station (right next to the main one). Sinaia Casino Progress up the stairs to Dimitrie Ghica Park, the main central park. Over there you will see a few landmarks such as the Caraiman Hotel, Hotel Palace and the Casino. All worth a photo for sure! Excellent display of architecture from a bygone era. #sinaia #sinaia