Cantacuzino Castle

Cantacuzino Castle is an art museum and castle in Bușteni built on a rectangular base with an open southern side, set within a large park in the Carpathian Mountains. Its interior rooms feature lavishly decorated details in Carrara marble, carved wood, and ornate wrought iron work.

Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino had this castle built in 1911 by architect Grigore Cerchez in Neo-Romanian style as a summer home. The building was later restored and now operates as a public museum.

The castle displays twelve life-size portraits of the Cantacuzino family on Cordoba leather, while Murano glass windows and Italian ceramics decorate its rooms.

The location is accessible on foot, with sturdy walking shoes recommended for exploring the mountain park setting. The interior is best explored unhurriedly to appreciate the details throughout each room.

A ballroom inside holds an extensive collection of heraldic fabrics that trace the Cantacuzino family lineage back to Byzantine emperors. These textiles tell the story of one of Europe's oldest aristocratic lines.

Location: Bușteni

Location: Prahova County

Inception: 1911

Architects: Grigore Cerchez

Architectural style: Romanian Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Made from material: carved stone, brick, Carrara marble, carved wood, limestone, stained glass, bronze, concrete, wrought iron, leather

Address: Str. Zamora 1, oraș Bușteni

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-19:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +40244320510

Email: office@cantacuzinocastle.ro

Website: https://cantacuzinocastle.com

GPS coordinates: 45.41404,25.54285

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07