Sâmbata de Sus was the property of the Brâncoveanu family. About 10 km from the monastery the outline of a huge gate reminds us of the past grace of the castle. The first castle was built by Constantin Brancoveanu but he tore it down because of its deteriorated condition, so his nephew, Grigore Brâncoveanu, could build a new castle. Building became a ruin but was restored in 2010.

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde

Brancoveanu palace, Sâmbăta de Sus , Photo: Haba Tünde
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