Peles Castle, built from 1875 to 1914 for King Carol I in German-Renaissance style, decorated inside and outside with scenes fro

Bavarian heritage of King Carol I is reflected in the half-timbered exterior walls of this courtyard at Peles Castle, which is n

Inlaid wood and gilded ceiling of the waiting room, one of the 160 rooms inside Peles Castle

Lavish woodcarvings, tapestries, and paintings in the second floor hallway of Peles Castle, which was built by thousands of work

Spiral staircase is purely decorative and nonfunctional, leading to nowhere

Intricate woodcarvings and paintings in Peles Castle required the talents of 400 craftsmen and artists who spoke 14 different la

The second floor hallway has a marble floor, walls of dark wood, and alabaster columns

Suits of armor inside Peles Castle

Armored knight on an armored horse in the armory room, with stained glass windows