CORVIN CASTLE

Explore one of Europe’s largest castles which is also among the many wonders of the country set amidst lush natural surroundings. Built in the mid 15th century, the castle has been built in Renaissance-Gothic style and seems straight out of the pages of a picture book. Delve deep into the fascinating history and legends associated with the castle.

Founded by the Hungarian military leader of Romanian descent John Hunyadi, the Corvin Castle is one of the seven wonders of Romania. It is perched picturesquely atop a rocky hill that can be accessed by a bridge and has three main sections. These include the Knight’s Hall that were used for large feasts, the Diet Hall used for receptions, and the stairway.

The castle also comprises rectangular and circular towers that had a military purpose while some were also used as prisons. Learn more about the interesting history of the castle which is believed to be the place where the renowned famous Vlad the Impaler spent several years before he lost his mind. Corvin Castle is also famous across the world because it has featured in several popular TV programs as well as video games.

Highlights

• Enjoy looking at the beautiful sight of one of the Continent’s largest castles that is situated atop a rocky perch
• Look at the elaborate architecture of the place done in rich Gothic style and learn more about how the mediaeval condition was restored back in the 17th century
• Learn in great details about several other legends associated with the castle, the most popular being that Vlad the Impaler was made to spend almost seven years in the dungeons of Corvin Castle, which is said to have led to use his eventual madness