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Hunedoara Castle
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- Name
- Hunedoara Castle
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Corvin Castle
- Country:
- Romania
- Period:
- Late Medieval (1300AD-1500AD)
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1300AD - 1399AD
- City/Town:
- Hunedoara
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Hunedoara,
- Related:
- Prejmer Fortified Church, Fagaras Fortress,
Peles Castle,
about Hunedoara Castle
Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin Castle or “Corvinesti” in Hunedoara in Romania was originally a fortress, the date of origin of which is highly contested. Used as a royal stronghold until 1440, Hunedoara Castle was then expanded by the General Iancu de Hunedoara, who renovated it, turning into an impressive castle with a series of towers and turrets.
Several monarchs lived in Hunedoara Castle, including Matthew Corvin, Ioan Corvin and Gabriel Bethlen , who made numerous changes to the castle’s structure.
Today Hunedoara Castle is open to the public. One of its most impressive internal features is its Knight Hall, which now houses a weaponry exhibit. Hunedoara Castle has a number of collections, ranging in theme from the archaeological to the medieval. It also offers a fascinating insight into medieval Romanian defensive architecture.
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contact details
Address: Str. Castelului 1, 3331141 Hunedoara, Romania
Phone: 0254 711423
E-Mail: contact@castelulcorvinilor.ro
useful information
Directions:
Hunedoara Castle is located in Hunedoara in Central Romania, which can be reached by train.
Ticket Information:
Hunedoara Castle is open Mondays, 9am-3pm (all year) and Teus-Sun, 9am-6pm (4pm Sept-Feb and 5pm March-April). Entry costs 8 LEI (concessions available) and a guided tour costs 30 LEI.
Links:
http://www.castelulcorvinilor.ro
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03 Oct, 2012
Hunyad/Corvin Castle is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Central Europe and the only one entirely preserved in Romania, having survived many centuries although over time it was restored several times. There is a legent about the construction of a well at the castle. Read it here: http://www.placesivebeen.net/hunyadcorvin-castle.html