Prahova County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A snow-covered castle with two towers, surrounded by snow-laden trees and mountains.
A castle with two towers, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and mountains in the background.
A castle with two towers, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A castle with two towers, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.
A historic stone castle with a prominent tower and arched windows.

Popular cities in Prahova County

A historic castle with multiple spires, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
Sinaia
Known for Castle, Mountains and Temples
Tour gorgeous royal residences, museums in preserved houses and rugged mountain paths at this charming town, built around a monastery.

Reasons to visit

  • Peleș Castle
  • Sinaia Monastery
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A mountainous landscape with a cross on a peak, a valley with a town, and distant mountains.
Busteni
Known for Mountains, Hiking and Skiing
Love mountain views, hiking and skiing? Get away to Busteni!

Reasons to visit

  • Cantacuzino Castle
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A park with a large dome building, a clock tower, and people walking.
Ploiesti
Known for Business, Luxury and Historical
See science artifacts in palatial buildings, savor pastries in plazas and inspect ancient pocket watches in Ploiesti, the birthplace of Romania’s modern industry.
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A grassy hillside with a lake and a forested mountain in the background.
Valea Doftanei
Known for Dining, Lakes and Friendly people
Come to Valea Doftanei and enjoy its lake views, natural setting and dining.
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Bucov
Bucov
Venture to Ilie Oana Stadium and County Museum of History and Archeology—just two of the sights around Bucov.
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Comarnic
Comarnic
Check out Sinaia Ski Resort and Bucegi National Park—just a couple of the sights around Comarnic.
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A snow-covered castle with two towers, surrounded by snow-laden trees and mountains.

Peleș Castle

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Tour this enchanting neo-Renaissance castle to see one of Romania’s grandest royal residences, complete with European architecture, armor exhibits and striking imperial relics.
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