Simply a breathtaking castle. Coming in From Brasov it was a long drive but it was worth it. It is a shame its not better advertised I consider it to be better then Draculas castle which was maybe spoiled by the expectations of seeing Draculas castle.

We stayed in Alba Iulia the night and were to drive to Sibiu the following day, so we decided to make the side trip to Corvin Castle because of it's obvious popularity. The car park is quite small and was full when we arrived. We parked on a dusty side street (for free). The exterior of the castle is all it's made out to be, quite amazing, surrounded by a deep moat with just a narrow footbridge to enter. Inside the main patio was under restoration, which bricks and stones all over. The castle is very sparsely furnished and the only room that impressed was the great hall. All in all, if you have visited Peles Castle and Bran Castle, this one is a bit of a let-down.

This was one of my favorite castle in Romania and it was worth the drive from Sibiu. It is well preserved but currently undergoing renovations which will make it better in the future. You can read the history of the castle prior to arriving. When we arrived, we simply parked on the street and got tickets easily from office. No need to pre-pay. There are a few antique pieces throughout the castle with explanations and a room of weapons. I loved how the bridge connected the tower of defense. . Plenty of areas to take great pictures and a well there with a great story. Enjoy the views

Yes it is undergoing renovation but there is enough to see. We did not expect to see the place fully furnished given the age and history of the castle. We came and appreciated the building. You can download a free app prior to the visit to utilise the audio guide. The rooms have signs with the exhibit number and an explanation in 3 languages (including English). We found free parking on a side street and there was no line to buy tickets, even on a Saturday afternoon. It was not crowded and there were signs to indicate the direction of the tour. Overall, it appears to be a well-managed tourist attraction with a reasonable entrance fee. They accept an Australian senior card to obtain a 50% discount on the entrance fee.

Reading some other reviews we were not sure sould we take a trip to the castle or not. But finally we took it and had some good time there. It was Saturday and there were a lot of people, and yet not too much, so we could easy get arround. Theere were two exhibitions and were free and interesting, a lot of rooms were open for visitors, one can learn something new about our shared history.