Sinaia is a tourist village and ski resort at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. It is known primarily for the picturesque Peleș Castle and the surrounding nature park.
In the second half of the 19th century, the Romanian king Charles I ordered the construction of his palace in the small mountain town of Sinaia. Successive Romanian kings were born here, and the residence, built in the Bavarian Neo-Renaissance style, is still formally owned by the royal family. It is made available to visitors under an agreement between the government and the heirs. The park surrounding the palace also houses the smaller Pelișor Castle, with rooms personally designed by Queen Maria.
Although Peleș Castle is the most important attraction of Sinai, attracting thousands of visitors every year, there are also other attractions here. Among them is the 17th-century Sinaia Monastery, where you can see the Old Church and the Great Church with its decorated iconostasis and wall paintings.
The advantage of Sinai is also its location in a mountain valley. The forested slopes of the Bucegi Mountains rise above the village. There are many hiking trails leading to the main ridge, which is dotted with picturesque rock formations such as the Franz Josef Rocks. You can also get by cable car. In winter, it belongs to the local ski resort, which offers tourists a dozen or so slopes of varying difficulty.
