Cantacuzino Castle is a Neo-Romanian and Neo-Brâncovenesc castle in Bușteni, Prahova County (Prahova Valley), Romania, and a filming location for Wednesday (2022). Built in 1911, it was designed by Grigore Cerchez.
Location: Bușteni, Prahova County (Prahova Valley), Romania
Verified facts
- Located in Bușteni, Prahova County (Prahova Valley)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-10995, SRC-12371 - Appeared in Wednesday (tv, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-10995, SRC-11130 - Architectural style: Neo-Romanian and Neo-Brâncovenesc
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-13140 - Architectural style: Neo-Romanian (and Neo-Brâncovenesc)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-12371 - Built in 1911
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-13140 - Designed by Grigore Cerchez
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-14148, SRC-14331 - Designed by Grigore Cerchez
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-14149, SRC-14332 - Built in 1911
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10994, SRC-12231, SRC-12371
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10994 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantacuzino_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10995 — https://travelwithneweyes.com/visit-cantacuzino-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11130 — Time Out — Nevermore Academy from Tim Burton's Wednesday is a real place (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12231 — https://cantacuzinocastle.com/en/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12371 — Romanian Friend – Cantacuzino Castle attraction page (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13140 — Historic Cafes Route – Cantacuzino Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14148 — Uncover Romania – Cantacuzino Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14149 — Romania Insider (Bucharest Centennial: Grigore Cerchez) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14331 — Castelul Cantacuzino din Bușteni — Wikipedia (Romanian) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14332 — Descopera.ro — Castelul Cantacuzino din Bușteni, palatul în stil neoromânesc (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Wednesday filmed?
Cantacuzino Castle, in Bușteni, Prahova County (Prahova Valley), is a real-world filming location used for Wednesday.
Who designed Cantacuzino Castle?
Cantacuzino Castle was designed by Grigore Cerchez.
Where is Cantacuzino Castle located?
Cantacuzino Castle is located in Bușteni, Prahova County (Prahova Valley).