Poenari Citadel

Beautiful place.. Need to hike about 1400 stairs to reach the castle but the view is so beautiful. Entrance fee of 30 lei pp is very fair and personnel nice and polite.

It's been a dream come true to see this place in life. And whilst I know it is just a heap of stones and some semi-conserved walls... it was still a joy. The walk up is not for the faint of heart but the views from the top are spectacular. Be aware that they have a timing schedule for entering the site and the last visits are scheduled at 15h00. Luckily we arrived just in time. Make sure to take water with you too, and maybe a sweat towel as it was sweltering hot and the air in the forest is pretty still.

1480 steps can be a lot for some people, take your time, even if it takes you a few hours to get up as the view is spectacular. This was worth travelling from the UK to Romania to see, breathtaking 😍

A quite tiring journey up the 1480 steps but I think the view is worth it. There are only 4 times where you can enter (9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00) and you can buy the tickets near the very end. There are electrical fences on both sides of the path to keep wild animals at bay.

The citadel is newly renovated. There are electric fences so that the wild animals to not approach. There are 1480 stairs in total but after you manage to arrive and you see the panoramic view from there, you forget that the stairs need to be climbed down as well. The payment can be made cash or card. Really cool Citadel.

Really cool fitness test!! 😆 I kept the pace for the fam (1 dad, 1-13yo, and 1-7yo, to try and get there between 15-20min. It was a fun climb to a place that has history with the likes of Vlad the Impaler although it would be great if there was more history given as the signs that are there seem repetitive and don't offer much information. The views are captivating on either side, but keep in mind the ruins are small. It is true as others have said that they have timed entry, but you purchase your entrance at the top of stairs.

The road uphill is long and tiring but doesn't require much fitness. The castle itself without its historical is just an asortyment of bricks and barriers. No drinking water or drinks on the top. Luckily a toilet is available albeit quite smelly.

This place is really mysterious. If you overcome 1480 steps, you will see stunning views. If you Will ho to Romania, you definitely have to visit a home of Dracula.