Brasov could be a base for short trips to the interesting castles in the area. In the morning I took junk bus from Autogara 2 to Bran castle known also as Dacula Castle. It took me 7 lei and more than an hour to get there. This medieval castle is very impressive and picturesque. But now I know that it is very compact and small. Hunedoara castle I visited last year seems to be bigger. But Bran has nicer lacation… They charge 40 lei entry fee there.
In the early afternoon I returned to Brasov to take nexf minibus from Autogara 1 (next to railway station) to famous mountain resort Sinaia. Romanian king Carol I built there in 19th century beautiful castle. If fact it is the palace… Be prepared for the serious 40 min walk up from the station or take a taxi… The location of Peles Palace in the mountain valley – far from the town noise is fantastic. Paying 30 lei entry fee you have a chance to see rich decoration of the interiors – it is definitely worth the money and the effort. I had today wonderful, sunny day. Tomorrow I must get up at 4.30 to catch the train. Uuuuuu….
