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Peleș Castle

A neo-Renaissance royal palace in the Carpathian forest, built for Romania's first king, with lavish carved interiors.

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A neo-Renaissance royal palace in the Carpathian forest, built for Romania's first king, with lavish carved interiors.

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Cities · Mountain towns

Brașov

About 22 miles away

A Saxon medieval city under forested Carpathian slopes, with its Black Church.

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Bucharest

About 70 miles away

A huge Palace of Parliament, and a lively old town.

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Mountains · Scenic drives

Transfăgărășan

About 48 miles away

A dramatic mountain road, open in summer only.

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