Discover the breathtaking Peleș Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and one of the most stunning Neo-Renaissance palaces in Europe. Tucked away in the picturesque resort town of Sinaia, this late 19th-century masterpiece built for King Carol I was the world’s first castle fully powered by locally produced electricity.

Skip the ticket office line and explore the ground floor's opulent chambers at your own pace with a convenient digital audio guide on your smartphone. You'll step into the extraordinary Grand Hall of Honour, a three-storey reception room decorated with thousands of intricate walnut carvings, alabaster sculptures and a retractable stained-glass ceiling. There's the King's study room featuring a secret door hidden behind a bookshelf, and a spectacular weapons collection containing over 4,000 European and Oriental pieces in the armoury. You can wander through the music, theatre and royal apartments while listening to fascinating tales about King Carol I, Queen Elisabeth and the historical events of Romania.

This self-guided visit is the perfect way to explore a fairytale monument nestled in the scenic Carpathian Mountains.