Sinaia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Prahova County, Romania
About Sinaia
In 1690 a Wallachian nobleman, Mihail Cantacuzino, built a small monastery on the upper Prahova river and (inspired by his voyage toMount Sinai) named itSinaia; a village developed around it. In the 1860s, attracted by the area's wild beauty, Romania's first king, Charles of Hohenzollern, decided to build here a summer residence, which would become Peles Castle (inaugurated in 1883). Soon the place became the favorite resort of the Romania upper class, who started raising their own luxurious holiday villas in the area. Impressive hotels, casinos, modern restaurants and shops followed, which, by the end of the 19th century, turned Sinaia from an obscure village into Romania's unofficial summer capital.
Top Attractions in Sinaia
Explore the best things to see and do in Sinaia:
- ★Central park
- ★Enescu memorial house
- ★Hiking
- ★Museum of Sinaia
- ★Peleș Castle
- ★Pelișor Castle
- ★Sinaia Monastery
- ★Winter sports
Where to Eat in Sinaia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Umami Burgers
Where to Stay in Sinaia
- 🏨Hotel International Sinaia
- 🏨Hotel Regal Sinaia
- 🏨Hotel Sinaia
- 🏨Hotel Stavilar
- 🏨Palace Hotel
Sinaia Travel Guide Sections
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