Aninoasa - Știrbey Palace
Medieval stone fortress in Dâmbovița county
What it feels like
Stone-cold corridors, narrow windows, the weight of centuries under every arch. The kind of place where the silence is part of the architecture.
The Știrbey Palace at Buftea, built in 1850 for Prince Barbu Știrbei, is the most imposing Neo-Gothic palace on the Muntenian Plain. The 200-hectare English park, the lake with an island and the restaurants in the palace wings make Buftea a day-trip destination from Bucharest.
Best time to visit
Spring through autumn. Many castles close or limit access during winter.
How to get there
Address: Buftea, Ilfov. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
