[1][not specific enough to verify] The castle was placed on the site of an old hunting lodge that the prince's family had used as a halt during their pilgrimages to Brașov.

At the inauguration in 1911, the castle impressed not only by its style and beauty,[citation needed] but also by its modern facilities in relation to those times, benefitting from electricity, sewerage system and drinking water.

The inside the castle has a pronounced romantic character,[citation needed] offered by the numerous details and ornaments, such as:[citation needed] In addition to the ornamental motifs present inside the building, the central pavilion hosts a gallery of mural paintings made on Cordoba leather that is unique in Romania.

[citation needed] The gallery depicts twelve life-size portraits of the main members of the Cantacuzino family in the Wallachian branch.

Also in the central pavilion, in the ballroom, there is a collection of heraldry, representing 27 coats of arms belonging to the aristocracy members who were related to the Cantacuzino family.

The main entrance from the park also has a large terrace made of stone, which has views of the Bucegi Mountains, along with the Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak.

[citation needed] During the post-communist period, the castle was returned to the direct heiress, Ioana Cantacuzino, the "Nabob"'s great-granddaughter.

[citation needed] Since 2015, the upper floor of the castle hosts an art gallery, which periodically displays exhibitions with works by several artists.

[citation needed] In addition to its traditional elements, since 2016, the castle courtyard hosts an adventure park for children and parents, as well as two restaurants with a terrace, opened in 2012 and 2020, respectively.