Trip at a glance
Distance~380km from Bucharest
DurationFull day (12–14h)
Best SeasonApril – October
Travel StyleEasy
From Price€170 / car
Minivan€210
About this trip
Europe's most dramatic Gothic castle
Castelul Corvinilor (Hunyadi Castle or Corvin Castle) is one of the largest and best-preserved Gothic-Renaissance castles in Europe. Built in the 14th century by John Hunyadi, its soaring towers, massive drawbridge and dramatic silhouette make it one of Romania's most spectacular sights.
Connected by legend to Vlad the Impaler (who was reportedly imprisoned here for 7 years) and to the Dracula myth, the castle stands on a rocky cliff above the Zlaști river. Every room, hall and tower tells a story of medieval power, war and legend.
- Magnificent Gothic architecture with 14 towers
- Original drawbridge over the castle moat
- Knights' Hall and the Diet Hall
- Legend of the well — dug by Turkish prisoners
- Connection to Vlad the Impaler (Dracula)
- Sarmizegetusa Regia Dacian ruins nearby (optional)
- Retezat National Park views
- Deva Fortress (can combine on same day)