Peles Castle in Life magazine in 1940
Posted on Nov 15, 2013 in Architecture, History, Museum, Romanian Kingdom, World War II | 0 comments
In February 1940 Margaret Bourke-White’s first female war photographer made for LIFE magazine, an impressive series of photographs from Romania. Among them, many are dedicated to Peles Castle in Sinaia. Photos capture the exteriors and the interiors of a castle built at the wish of King Carol I, between 1873 and 1914 . Peles domain with its buildings (Peles Castle, Pelişor and Foisor) were built from personal money of King Carol I, who has sold a possession in Germany to pay the costs of land and raising Castle.
Royal Lounge
Throne Hall
Florentine Room
Billiard room
Royal Council Hall
The Armory
The Armory
The Armory
Portrait of Leopold, brother of Carol I
Central hall
Royal Bedroom
Carol II office
Carol II office
Carol II office
Via: Life Magazine
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