Castelul Sükösd-Bethlen Racoș

The Sukosd-Bethlen Castle in the village of Racos, in Brasov County, is an imposing fortified ensemble in the Transylvanian Renaissance style, built at the beginning of the seventeenth century by the noble Sukosd family and later extended by the Bethlen family. With bastions at its corners, massive walls and an inner courtyard, the castle combines the function of a noble residence with that of defence, typical of the fortified manors of the Hungarian aristocracy in the Transylvania of that era. Over the centuries it went through periods of glory and decline, and in recent years it has undergone restoration works that seek to return it to its former grandeur.

Located in the Racos area, renowned for its geological phenomena, the castle complements a landscape rich in natural attractions. Practical note: the visit combines naturally with the natural sights of the surroundings, such as the basalt columns of Racos, the extinct volcano and the Emerald Lake, in a tour of the area.