Friday, August 22, 2008

PALACE PELES

Peles Castle was built in several stages 1873-1883 (first floor), and between the years 1896-1914 (floor II), by Carol I of Hohenzolleren - the first king of Romania (1866 - 1914) in German Renaissance style, after Viennese architect Wilhelm von Doderer and the german Johann Schultz of Lemberg (Lovov) plans, with the transformations and gothic addings made by the czech architect Karel Liman between the years 1896 to 1914.
160 rooms incites our look the style is evidently predominat german but combines well with the french, turkish, italian renaissance, austrian styles, the central tower has a height of 66 m. Built of wood, stone and marble on the banks of river Peles, the castle has 7 terraces designed in the style of late Italian Renaissance. Architects have used plenty of wood both inside and outside this offering an absolutely great appearance!

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