Corvin Castle

After Deva, we drove south for 30 minutes through Hunedoara to reach Corvin Castle. Park in the lot for 10 lei ($2.34). Purchase your admission ticket for 30 lei ($7) but skip the photo ticket. No one was checking to see if you had the photo ticket. The castle has some English explanation. Alternatively, you can purchase the code to download an app for a self-guided walk.

Walk over the drawbridge to reach the castle, one of the largest in Europe.

Matia Corvin and Gabriel Bethlen added to the 14th century fortification built by Ioan of Hunedoara, creating the castle as it appears today. Turkish prisoners did most of the building.

In the castle, there is a well that is cursed by 3 prisoners who were promised freedom upon completion of the well. Instead, they were executed.

There is a Torture Exposition within the castle.

There is a warning that the exposition may cause "emotional impact" and is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

The interior courtyard

is popular for wedding pictures.

The kitchen was fairly small for such a large castle.

The chapel within the castle.

Beautiful stained glass window.

Some of the rooms had exhibits--this one was dress from the eras.

The Council Hall was a ceremonial place built in the 15th century. It's adorned with flags.

The Corvin family's coat of arms is a raven with a golden ring in its beak. It's also displayed in the Council Hall.

Glimpses of the towers in the castle.

Stone hallways leading to towers.

Trophy room in the castle.

Interesting gargoyles.

The Mace Tower is painted with a checkerboard design that is fading. It was built in 1440.

A medieval knight was placed on top of the tower during a 19th century renovation.

After touring the castle, we were starving. As we drove through Hundedoara, we found this patisserie.

Crispy Covrig for 1.50 lei ($0.35), Cabbage Burec for 6 lei ($1.40) and a mini pizza for 4 lei ($0.93). The buret was very flavorful but also very oily.

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