Corvin Castle is a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Romania, and a filming location for Nosferatu (2024) and The Nun (2018). Built in 1446, it was designed by John Hunyadi.
Location: Transylvania, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Romania
Verified facts
- Located in Transylvania, Hunedoara
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2891, SRC-2892, SRC-7852, SRC-7853, SRC-8292, SRC-8293 - Designed by John Hunyadi
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2891, SRC-2892, SRC-8113, SRC-7853, SRC-8960, SRC-9210, SRC-9650 - Architectural style: Gothic-Renaissance
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2891, SRC-2892, SRC-8113, SRC-8114, SRC-8961, SRC-9211, SRC-9650 - Built in 1446
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2891, SRC-8115, SRC-8962, SRC-9650, SRC-9764 - Appeared in Nosferatu (movie, 2024)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2893, SRC-2894, SRC-8116, SRC-8117, SRC-8963 - Appeared in The Nun (movie, 2018)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10591, SRC-10592, SRC-14172 - Historic designation: Historic Monument (Romania), monument protection code HD-II-m-A-03344
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13051, SRC-13052, SRC-16487, SRC-17499
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10591 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/n/Nun-2018.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10592 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2018/09/the-nun-where-filmed.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13051 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126576 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13052 — https://castleintransylvania.ro/castle/castelul-corvinilor-hunedoara-vajdahunyad-vara-corv (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14172 — Wikipedia — The Nun (2018 film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16487 — https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelul_Corvinilor (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17499 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Castle_of_Hunedoara (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2891 — Wikipedia — Corvin Castle (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2892 — Ancient Origins — Renaissance-Gothic Corvin Castle: One of the Seven Wonders of Romania (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2893 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Nosferatu (2024) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2894 — SYFY WIRE — Where Was Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Reimagining Filmed? (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7852 — Uncover Romania – Corvin Castle: The Gothic Masterpiece of Transylvania (Tier 2, travel-reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7853 — Rolandia – The Corvin Castle (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8113 — Historic European Castles — Corvin Castle or Hunedoara Castle in Romania (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8114 — Romanian Friend — Best Castle in Romania: Corvin (Hunyadi) Castle (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8115 — VisitRomania.net — Hunedoara and the Corvin Castle (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8116 — ScreenRant — Why Nosferatu Didn’t Film In Dracula’s Real Castle (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8117 — Insurte — Plan a trip in 2025 inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8292 — Romania Tourism (official ROTNTO portal) — Corvin Castle (Tier 1, national-tourism-office; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8293 — Atlas Obscura — Corvin Castle in Hunedoara (Tier 2, travel-encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8960 — Europe's Castles — Corvin Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8961 — LiveTheWorld — One of the remnants of the medieval Transylvania: The Corvin Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8962 — History Hit — Hunedoara Castle (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8963 — Variety — How 'Nosferatu' Got 5,000 Live Rats on Set and Built Count Orlok's Castle (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9210 — National History Museum of Transylvania (Cluj-Napoca) — Corvin Castle (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9211 — Corvin Castle — Official visitor site (corvincastle.ro) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9650 — Engineers and Architects of America — Hunyad Castle, Romania: Architectural Marvel of the Carpathians (Tier 2, specialist_publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9764 — Castlespedia (RoyalLegacy) — Corvin Castle (Tier 2, specialist_publication; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nosferatu filmed?
Corvin Castle, in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, is a real-world filming location used for Nosferatu. This property has also appeared on screen in The Nun.
Where was The Nun filmed?
Corvin Castle, in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, is a real-world filming location used for The Nun. This property has also appeared on screen in Nosferatu.
Who designed Corvin Castle?
Corvin Castle was designed by John Hunyadi.
Where is Corvin Castle located?
Corvin Castle is located in Hunedoara, Hunedoara County.