Beldy Ladislau Castle in Budila

Only 18 km from Brașov, Beldy Ladislau Castle in Budila is a treasure of past eras. The architecture of the building's facade impresses with the shape of the central building, supported by six imposing columns, which opens into a high balcony surrounded by wrought iron grills with precious details.

Built in 1731 by Count Béldy László, Béldy Pál's grandson, the castle still preserves vestiges of bygone eras, when refined furniture and decor were signs of the prestige and status of the families who lived there. The finely carved doors, wooden ceiling and fireplace in the downstairs hall testify to the richness of the past and make you want to travel back in time.

Over the centuries, the castle has witnessed significant transformations. It was rebuilt and renovated, taking part during its existence in notable historical events. The expressiveness of the castle's architecture was noticed even by filmmakers. In 1983, some frames for the movie "Justice in Chains" were shot here. Today, the castle houses the Budila commune administration, offering a unique insight into how history and modernity coexist harmoniously.

In the past, there was a fortress here that was destroyed in 1612, then it was rebuilt and became the residence of Béldi Pál, the ancestor of the one who, a century later, built the castle you are visiting today.

The period in which Béldi Pál lived at the fortress was not a peaceful one, being marked by a series of wars between the fiefs. When Mikes Kelemen sent his troops to conquer the fortress of Budila, Béldi Pál was forced to leave it, and in order to mislead the enemies, he allegedly put the horseshoes on the horse backwards, so that the attackers would not realize what direction ran away. The deed infuriated Mikes Kelemen beyond measure, prompting him to raze the fortress to the ground.

It is said that the Budila fortress was connected to the Brașov fortress through a series of underground tunnels that have been preserved to this day, being located just a few meters below the location of the school.

Rebuilt towards the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the castle presents a classicist facade, on which the existence of columns, profiles on the windows, as well as niches with statuettes at the extremities is highlighted. One can also see a pediment with relief stucco, as well as the noble heraldic coats of arms of the family, supported by two ramparts.

The building has an imposing character and a symmetrical structure, consisting of a central block with two floors, flanked on the ground floor by the sides of the building.

On the first floor, an open balcony can be seen, supported on six columns, where two semicircular windows and a door open to it. Just above the terrace exit is the Béldi-Sigmond double coat of arms. 

Budila commune is the host of several annual events that you can participate in. The first on the list is the Festival of Masks, which takes place in February, on Shrove Tuesday, then on the last Sunday of May is the "Peony" Marching Band Music Festival. On the occasion of Easter and Christmas, balls are organized, and on the first on Sunday in October there is also Budila Commune Day.

Nearby you can also discover the Béldi Ferenc Castle, as well as the Old Orthodox Church "St. Nicholas", declared a historical monument.