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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Peleș Castle

Sinaia, Romania

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 1 2026

Top 10No. 1 in Europe

Peleș Castle

A palace built as the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania, standing among the Carpathian mountains above Sinaia. Inside, carved wood, paintings, carpets and original furniture fill rooms in varied styles; outside are a freely open park and gardens.

Highlights

  • Carved wooden interiors
  • Yellow room
  • Gardens and park

Good to know

  • Book timed tickets online days ahead
  • Expect 30–90 minute queues despite tickets
  • Interior closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

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