Peleș EP.6 : Room of Knowledge, Honor and Art

🏰 Peleș – The Castle of Time
A 9-Part Journey Series: A Breathless Castle

From the armory, littered with battle tales, we step into a quiet room filled with artistic insights. This room has a completely different atmosphere than the others, as it was built as a haven for readers and artists.

As we enter the library, we are greeted by over 10,000 books lined up on the shelves. The atmosphere is tranquil, yet each volume tells a story of the past. The walls and wooden pillars are intricately carved, especially the "Green Man," a medieval nature god carved into the moldings. This serves as a reminder that despite the luxurious palace, nature is always watching. This library reflects King Carol I's desire to make the castle a "home for readers," rather than simply a royal residence.

Continuing our walk, we find the chamber of Queen Elizabeth, also known by her pen name "Carmen Sylva." A wooden piano sits beside a stained glass window, illuminating the room with soft light, reflecting Queen Elizabeth's artistic side, both as a poet and translator. She transformed the living room into a stage for art and spirituality.

The design of Peleș Castle reflects a perfect blend of traditional art and cutting-edge technology for its time. Despite its location in the Carpathian Valley, the castle boasts amenities like electricity, elevators, a cinema, and heating. This demonstrates that the king did not build the castle to flaunt his wealth, but to embrace the future with a passion for knowledge and beauty.

Ultimately, the castle is more than just a beautiful building; it's a place that fuses past, present, and dreams into one space, allowing visitors to explore and experience its stories up close.

📖 Next Episode: Peleș EP.7 – The Final Corridor of the Castle

📍 Peleș Castle, Sinaia, Romania

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Post by Mr. Choon | Oct 7, 2025