Brief description: The clay castle “Valea Zânelor” is a private project that began in March 2014. The project encompasses hotel accommodation, restaurants, playgrounds and many other story-making activities. Porumbacu Valley, at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, houses a castle built from natural materials. Each room or apartment has an individual entrance and benefits from the magic of the views towards the Porumbacu mountain and the Făgăraș Mountains.
County: Sibiu
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The Lut Castle in Valea Zânelor is the ideal location to leave real life behind for a few moments. Located only 40 kilometers from Sibiu, this castle, which seems to have been built by hobbits, is made only of natural materials.
The Clay Castle has 2 levels and 10 rooms, 2 towers and 50 windows. Architecture is based on organic forms.
The castle can be visited and offers various activities that you can enjoy with your family. There are specially designed playgrounds for children and in the Fairy Garden you can enjoy a hearty meal with your loved ones. The preparations are diverse and the menu even includes vegetarian options.
History
The Clay Castle in Valea Zanelor was built following the decision of a couple to sell their house near Bucharest and buy a plot of land, 40 kilometers from Sibiu, in Porumbacul de Jos. The two turned to an architect and craftsmen from Maramureș, who erected the construction that leaves any tourist with the impression of being in a fairy tale world.
It is built entirely from natural materials, such as a mixture of earth, water, straw, clay and sand. On the outside, it was plastered with lime and sand, and the turret with river stone.
Present
Access to the region is easy. Leaving Sibiu, drivers must head towards Făgăraş, on the European road E68. Before the town of Porumbacu de Jos, turn right, the castle is another 9 kilometers away by car.
From Bucharest, Valea Zânelor can be reached by two routes:
Bucharest – Pitesti – Ramnicu Valcea – Porumbacu de Sus, but this one is 30 minutes longer.
Bucharest – Ploiesti – Brasov – Porumbacu de Sus.
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