Mogosoaia Local Customs

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Architectural style reflected in all buildings: BRANCOVAN (typical south-romanian architecture in the 1700's and 1800's). This complex is one of the most representative example of original brancovan architecture.
Take you time to visit the buildings in the courtyard (CUHNIA, GHETARIA, and the small church in front of the entrance). A nice panoramic view from the top of the entry tower.
The castle itself can be visited - entry fee 4 lei, 15 lei pics supplement (better say you don't as nobody will say anything as long as you only take a few ones). Sometimes, the castle exhibits contemporary art galleries, in addition to the normal private collections.
Don't miss the CUHNIA (former castle kitchen) as it exhibits pics of one the larget medieval monasteries of Bucharest (demolished by communists in the late '80s).
Vila Elchingen is the place where one can have a coffee or smthing to eat. It functions as a hotel as well, but it’s splurging.
The castle is built on the lakeshore (pity there are so many modern villas opposite the lake) and is surrounded by a large park with many very old trees. Hidden in the park (left side as you enter the courtyard) is the grave of the last owners of the castle (Bibescu family). Servant's houses (on the main alley leading to the entrance in the castle courtyard) are representative for the popular architecture of the early 1900's.

Take you time to relax for a couple of hours in the park, it’s worth it

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