Bucharest Private Tour to Peles Castle & Largest Salt Mine in Eu

In the heart of Romania, tourists can admire a goal that seems detached from the tales. It is the Peles Castle, which attracts tourists from around the world, charmed by its beauty. Peles Castle is located in the mountain resort of Sinaia and it was the summer residence of King Carol I.

Two years ago, foreign journalists have included the Peles Castle, alongside the Corvin Castle of Hunedoara, in the list of the most spectacular buildings of Europe. Peles Castle is one of the most important sights of the Prahova Valley, located in a spectacular place, where tourists can breathe fresh mountain air.

The construction of the building began in 1875. The idea belonged to King Charles I, who, during his first visit to Sinaia was fascinated by these wonderful places and decides to build a castle here. But the choice of the placement of the Peles Castle on Prahova Valley was not at all accidental. That's because in the past, in Predeal was the border between Romania and Austria-Hungary.

Thanks to the nearby power plant, Peles became the first electrified castle of Europe.

Slănic mine is an old salt mine, located in Slănic, Prahova County, Romania, 100 km north of Bucharest. The salt mine is closed for extraction purposes, but is open for visitors, featuring a microclimate with natural air-conditioning and constant temperature and atmospheric pressure throughout the year. It is made up of two levels, named Unirea and Mihai. Many of the visitors come for its supposed healing effects due to the purity of the air. Throughout the mine you will find various types of equipment for recreational activity such as playground equipment and some ping-pong tables.