Sanaia
Peles Castle in Sanaia
April 3, 2004
There was a bus leaving from Bucharest, but it was extremely slow so we took a later
train that actually arrived sooner to Sinaia.
After leaving the plains we saw the snow-capped mountains around a small town, Sinaia.
A lot of people got off, mostly tourists and the group of us walked up the hill
until we stopped at a church to take a break and get our bearings.
We walked through the wooded mountain pass to the palace, which is perched on a
hill in much majesty, it resembles how I picture Bavaria or another German castle.
This actually makes sense considering the castle was built in Saxon style decorated
with white stucco separated by wood and guarded by great statues.
We wanted a tour, but didn't have time to wait for an English language tour
so took the next one leaving, which was in French. I didn't understand anything,
but Crystal explained most of it to me.
Each room had a country theme and all were remarkable considering the detail and
authenticity to the room's theme in regards to every detail. The first foyer
consisted of three floors, all carved hard wood brightened by a skylight and most
impressively highlighted by a carved wooden spiral staircase from the second to
the third floors.
Monastery in Sanaia
Sanaia River
Peles Castle in Sanaia
Peles Castle in Sanaia
Peles Castle in Sanaia