Peles Castle
A fairytale Neo-Renaissance castle, once the summer residence of Romanian kings.
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Plan a free trip to SinaiaUpdated: 2026-10-18
Sinaia is a mountainous gem in Romania, famous for its majestic Peles Castle and breathtaking views of the Carpathian Mountains. It's a perfect destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering an elegant and tranquil atmosphere.
Things to do in Sinaia include Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Pelișor Castle. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A fairytale Neo-Renaissance castle, once the summer residence of Romanian kings.
Plan SinaiaAn ancient Orthodox monastery that gave the city its name, with beautiful architecture and a small museum.
Plan SinaiaA smaller but charming Art Nouveau castle, part of the Peles complex.
Plan SinaiaBran Castle stands in Bran, 25 kilometres southwest of Brașov. Saxons built it in 1377 after receiving the privilege from Louis I of Hungary, and today it ranks as a national monument and a landmark of Transylvania.
Plan SinaiaBabele is an intriguing area situated on the Bucegi Mountains plateau in Romania, nestled within the Southern Carpathians. This high-altitude plateau offers travelers a remarkable expanse of alpine terrain to explore and admire.
Plan SinaiaThe Black Church is a medieval church in Brașov, in southeastern Transylvania, Romania, built by the city's local Transylvanian Saxon (German) community. It is the main Gothic monument in Romania and, within the region, the largest Lutheran house of worship and also one of the most important.
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Build an itinerary for SinaiaTâmpa is a mountain belonging to the Postăvarul Massif, in the south of the Eastern Carpathians. The city of Brașov surrounds it almost entirely, and the mountain reaches 960 m, nearly 400 m higher than the city.
Plan SinaiaAn impressive monument to WWI heroes, accessible by cable car and offering panoramic views.
Plan SinaiaRâșnov Citadel is a medieval fortress in Râșnov, Brașov County, close to the city of Brașov. It is a Fliehburg, or refuge fortress, where townspeople and villagers from the surrounding area could shelter in times of war.
Plan SinaiaAn elegant historic building, now serving as a conference and exhibition center.
Plan SinaiaFamous natural rock formations in the Bucegi Mountains, accessible by cable car and offering unique views.
Plan SinaiaThe home of the famous Romanian composer, showcasing his life and work.
Plan SinaiaHere is what 3 days in Sinaia look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Pelișor Castle, Bran Castle, Babele, Black Church, Brașov and 9 more. Peles Castle: A fairytale Neo-Renaissance castle, once the summer residence of Romanian kings.
Day 1: Sinaia Cable Car, Parcul Dimitrie Ghica, Sinaia Monastery, Peles Castle. Day 2: Sinaia Casino, Pelișor Castle, Bușteni Cable Car, Caraiman Cross. Day 3: Bran Castle.
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