Corvin Castle

15th century1446Romania

CountryRomania

RegionHunedoara

Period15th century

Year Built1446

About Corvin Castle

One of the largest castles in Europe and one of the most spectacular in Transylvania. Built by John Hunyadi on an older fortress. Has a 30 m deep well. Legend says three Turkish prisoners dug the well for 15 years and were then killed. Connected to Vlad the Impaler through the Hunyadi family.

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