Corvin Castle or Hunyadi Castle – brief history Corvin Castle, also called Hunedoara Castle, is the medieval fortress of Hunedoara, one of the most important architectural and Gothic monuments in Romania. In addition, it is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the world, being located in the top 10 fairy-tale destinations in Europe. The castle was built in the 15th century by Iancu de Hunedoara on the site of an old fortification, on a rock at the foot of which the Zlatna stream flows.