Corvin Castle, Gothic castle in Hunedoara, Romania.
Corvin Castle is a 15th-century fortress in Hunedoara, Romania, perched on a rocky outcrop above the Zlaști River. Red-orange stone walls rise alongside several defensive towers and a wooden drawbridge that spans the moat below.
János Hunyadi began expanding an earlier fortification built by Charles I of Hungary in 1446, turning it into one of the largest fortresses in Europe. Later generations of the Hunyadi family added more defensive structures and residential wings until fire damaged the complex in the 17th century.
The name comes from the Hungarian noble family Corvinus, whose heraldic symbol was a raven. Stone carvings on columns and arches throughout the rooms show motifs from medieval local traditions that shaped how fortresses were decorated during that period.
The entrance is on the north side, where you cross the drawbridge and then climb through several inner courtyards. Stone spiral staircases lead to the upper rooms, so comfortable footwear helps when walking the tour route.
A deep well in the courtyard was dug over many years by three Ottoman captives. The men had been promised release after completing the work, but that promise was never honored.
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