This important Transylvanian castle is one of my favorites. I remember a visit there as a child, with a bus full of other kids my age.
The grayish and somber memory may be explained by the torture chamber and the history books of my school years.
If you visit, you will find the torture chamber just to the left of the entrance and you will not need a vivid imagination, as the torture instruments on display are accompanied by written explanations and drawings, not to mention the audio playing in the background.
Hunyad Castle, also referred to as Corvin Castle, is believed to have been built during the 14th or the 15th century. Researchers have not come to an agreement on it. See:
http://www.castelulcorvinilor.ro/en/2011/istoria-si-povestea/
What is 100 years of history for a castle? Like 10 years in a human life?
Gothic style castle, Renaissance architectural elements, neogothic gallery and staircase added during the 19th century; the place has changed and transformed over the ages, through restorations done in the spirit of the times.
I would love to be able to visit for just one day every 50 years going back in time.
I would promise that I would try to sneak a photo camera with me, so you could see the look of the place and the people that lived in it back then. I would even tell you the story of their dramas, joys and behavior. What they wore, what they ate, how they thought and whom they tortured. Auch!
About the rest of the speculations and myths, as well as hours and entrance fees, you can read here, on the main castle website.
I leave you now in the company of the pictures.
