Romania Corvin Castle, Hunedoara
Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin Castle or Hunyadi Castle, is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained medieval castles in Romania. It has amazing Gothic architecture and is surrounded by legends. It is said that the famous Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula, was imprisoned in the basement for several years.
The castle has been used as a set in some films.
If you visit Transylvania, this castle is a must-visit. The view in front of the castle is amazing.
The castle has been used as a set in some films.
If you visit Transylvania, this castle is a must-visit. The view in front of the castle is amazing.
Photography Tips
Getting to the right in the parking spot will get you an almost isometric view of the whole castle, if you have a wide enough lens you could photograph the river beneath that goes around the castle.
With a dramatic sky, or on a stormy night, it could be even better.
With a dramatic sky, or on a stormy night, it could be even better.
Travel Information
The castle is located in the city of Hunedoara, some 273 km west of Brasov and 130 km from Sibiu. You can get there by car, train, or bus. You can access the spot pretty easily, there are car parking spots too.
The Castle is open daily, from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM on Mondays, and from 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays. A normal ticket costs around €5.
The Castle is open daily, from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM on Mondays, and from 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays. A normal ticket costs around €5.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:35 - 16:53
| current local time: 23:13
Photo Themes
Architecture
Castle
fortress
Medieval Castle
Locations
Hunedoara
Corvins's Castle
Corvin Castle
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