building · Carpathian Mountains, Romania
Cantacuzino Castle
A filming location from Wednesday in Carpathian Mountains.

The scene
This neo-Gothic mountain castle and its terraced gardens are Nevermore Academy, the school for outcasts at the heart of the series.

How to visit
Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni is open daily with paid entry and runs a popular Nevermore-themed exhibition; book timed tickets in summer. It's about two hours from Bucharest by road or train.
Address: Strada Zamora 1, Bușteni 105500, Romania · Open in Google Maps
- Ride the Bușteni cable car up to the Bucegi plateau.
- The Caraiman cross on the ridge above is Romania's highest summit monument.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Cantacuzino Castle?
- This neo-Gothic mountain castle and its terraced gardens are Nevermore Academy, the school for outcasts at the heart of the series.
- Can you visit Cantacuzino Castle?
- Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni is open daily with paid entry and runs a popular Nevermore-themed exhibition; book timed tickets in summer. It's about two hours from Bucharest by road or train.
- Where is Cantacuzino Castle?
- Cantacuzino Castle is a real filming location in Carpathian Mountains. Strada Zamora 1, Bușteni 105500, Romania