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Corvin (Huniazilor, Hunedoara) Castle is one of the most important Gothic-Renaissance architectural monuments in Romania. It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the world and can be found in "Top 10 fairy destinations in Europe." Hunedoara Castle is the largest medieval building dual functionality (civil and military) from Romania who is still "standing". Corvin Castle was built by John (Iancu) Huniady, prince of Transylvania and governor of Hungary. New construction realised in 1440-1446 includes the old fortress received as a gift from Sigismund, king of Hungary, by his father, Voicu, in 1409. Hunyadi builds a enclosure flanked by seven towers, mostly circular, more resistant to artillery strikes. Near New Gate Tower, on the west wing, built in the Gothic style is the Celebrations Palace having downstairs Knights Hall and upstairs the Diet Hall (name improperly because there never activated the Diet of Transylvania). The palace keeps and the Spiral Staircase leading to the the Diet Hall and to New Gate Tower rooms. Vis-a-vis of these was build the Chapel. Special mention deserves Neboisa Tower (Do Not Fear), outpost located outside the walls, linked through a covered gallery and heavily reinforced with artillery. His son, Matthias Corvinus, great king of Hungary, continues the works with Matthias wing, in north of the castle. We notice Loggia in Renaissance style, decorated with coats of arms and allegorical paintings (now vague recognizing the Legend of the Raven - Corvus, referring to the royal Hungarian lineage of the family Corvin), the Golden Room (Kings' bedroom) and Ladies Room. The castle is recognized as one of the most imposing buildings in Eastern Europe. In the seventeenth century, Gabriel Bethlen built the Bethlem Palace on the east wing (with a Gothic-style gallery). Bethlen strengthens the castle by building Artillery Terrace and the imposing White Tower, artillery, taking over the role of defensive Old Gate Tower. Finally, and the south side of the castle will be occupied by a palace namely Administrative Palace (or Zólyomi, named after the lord). With time the castle lost its military importance, being used in many other purposes. After a serious fire, the castle reached in an advanced state of decay, being renovated in the nineteenth century.