Sinaia/Romania

Sinaia is a city in Romania, located in the foothills of the Bucegi and best known tourist attractions because of its importance. There is also the Peles Castle, former summer residence of King Carol I.
Sinaia is situated in Prahova County, about 60 km north-west of Ploiesti and 50 km south of Brasov. Located in a mountainous area on the Prahova Valley, the city altitude varies between 767 m and 1055 m has the status of Sinaia resort and spa.

On 5 August 1866 Prince Carol I of Romania reached the Sinaia Monastery, situated in the village of Bridge then denies. This joint had his residence in Hawaii in 1833. Minutes dated 1 December 1874 stating that Neag Bridge village resident was moved to Sinaia, who has received such a name in that year (at the Sinaia Monastery, whose name derives from the turn of the Mountain Sinai). On May 9, 1880 Sinaia has acquired the status of urban communities and hamlets included Izvor Ţapului Ant and Glade. Sinaia was built as detached from the village bridge Neag, who has moved residence at Comarnic.
 














Among the major tourist landmarks include the Peles Castle, Pelisor, Sinaia Monastery, Sinaia Casino and Memorial House, "George Enescu". Here is also the villa of Nicolae Iorga. At Sinai there were important political figures died King Carol I, Ferdinand I, Queen Marie of Romania and Prime Minister Ion Gheorghe Duca (assassinated on the platform of the station in Sinaia, where there is a commemorative plaque).

Some hotels and accommodation available in Sinaia - Sinaia Hotel, Păltiniş Palace, New Montana, International, Economics, Rowa Dany, Our House, Boulevard, Anda, Marami, 1400 and others share.
Sinaia offers tourists numerous possibilities for practicing winter sports