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The Fascinating History of Peleș Castle

The Fascinating History of Peleș Castle

20 March 2026· 8 min read

How a remote Carpathian valley became home to one of Europe's most spectacular royal residences.

Construction of Peleș Castle began in 1873 under the supervision of King Carol I of Romania, who fell in love with the mountain scenery of the Prahova Valley during a journey in 1866...

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