Cantacuzino Castle
Castelul Cantacuzino
A New Romanian-style aristocratic castle in Bușteni that became a sensation after it served as the Nevermore Academy filming location in Netflix's Wednesday.
The castle was built in 1911 by the statesman George Grigore Cantacuzino. It blends the New Romanian style with the grandeur of an aristocratic residence, and its exterior is adorned with fine stone carvings. The gardens include a waterfall, a grotto, and viewing terraces, all facing Caraiman Peak in the Bucegi Mountains. The interior displays family coats of arms, portraits, and woodcarvings. After the 2022 Netflix series Wednesday filmed the Nevermore Academy scenes here, visitor numbers soared. Admission requires a ticket, and it gets crowded on weekends. The drive from Brașov takes about 50 minutes, and the castle can be combined in a day trip with Peleș Castle in Sinaia.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Urlătoarea Waterfall
- Rhein Cellars Azuga
- Caraiman Peak & Heroes' Cross
- George Enescu Memorial House (Vila Luminiș)
- Pelișor Castle
- Peleș Castle
- Sinaia Monastery
- Casino Sinaia & Central Park