Corvin Castle , also called Hunyadi Castle or Hunedoara Castle , is the medieval fortress of Hunedoara , one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Romania . 

It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the world, being ranked  in the “top 10 fairy-tale destinations in Europe”. 

Hunedoara Castle is the largest medieval construction with dual functionality (civil and military) in Romania still “standing”. 

The castle was built in the 15th century by Iancu de Hunedoara on the site of an old fortification, on a rock at the foot of which flows the Zlaști stream . It is an imposing construction, equipped with towers , bastions and a keep . The castle has been restored and transformed into a museum.

The fortress was one of the largest and most famous properties of Iancu de Hunedoara. The construction underwent significant transformations during his time, serving both as a fortified strategic point and as a feudal residence. Over the years, the various owners of the castle modified its appearance, enriching it with towers, halls and chambers of honor. The gallery and the keep . The last defense tower (the “Ne boisa” tower = Do not be afraid), which remained unchanged since the time of Iancu de Hunedoara , as well as the Capistrano Tower (named after Iancu de Capistrano , a famous Franciscan monk ) represent some of the most significant parts of the construction. Other notable buildings include the Knights’ Hall (a large reception room), the Mace Tower , the White Bastion , which served as a food storage facility, and the Diet Hall , with painted medallions on the walls (among them are the portraits of the lords Matei Basarab from Wallachia and Vasile Lupu from Moldavia ). In the wing of the castle called Matia , a painting referring to the legend of the raven from which the descendants of John of Hunyadi ( Corvini ) are said to derive their name can still be seen quite vaguely. In the castle courtyard, next to the chapel built during the time of John of Hunyadi, there is a 30-meter-deep well. According to legend, this well was dug by three Turkish prisoners, who were promised freedom if they reached the water layer. But after 15 years of hard work, when they finished the well, the owners did not keep their word. It was said that the inscription on the wall of the well means “You have water, but you have no heart!”. In reality, the content deciphered by specialists is The one who wrote this inscription is Hasan, who lives as a slave at Ghiauri, in the fortress near the church .

Access to the Corvin Castle can be achieved on DN7 (E15) to the village of Sântuhalm, from the east or west, and from there following DJ 687 to the city of Hunedoara. The entrance is made from the village of Sântuhalm following the Traian, Republicii and Libertății boulevards. See map: Geographically, the monument is located in the center of Hunedoara County, in the southwestern part of Hunedoara Municipality, on the last eastern branches of the Poiana Ruscă mountains.