Romania Wallachia Sinaia
Home to the famous Peles Palace, this scenic mountain resort is the perfect destination for active travelers who love the outdoors.
Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in Prahova County, Romania. The town was named after Sinaia Monastery, around which it was built; the monastery in turn is named after the Biblical Mount Sinai. King Carol I of Romania built his summer home, Peleșs Castle, near the town. Sinaia itself is located in a mountainous area on the Prahova River valley, just east of the Bucegi Mountains.
The city is a popular destination for hiking and winter sports, especially downhill skiing. Among the tourist landmarks, the most important are Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Sinaia Casino, Sinaia train station, and the Franz Joseph and Saint Anne Cliffs.
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