Unde a apărut prima toaletă modernă din România? Elisabeta I, beneficiara primului WC asemănător celui de azi • Newsweek România

The first modern toilet in Romania appeared at Peleș Castle, following centuries after the invention of the flush toilet in England. The term "WC" originated in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, referring to small compartments with flushing toilets. Sir John Harington created the first flush toilet in 1596 for Queen Elizabeth I, but it took centuries for such facilities to become common among the general population. The introduction of modern toilets in Romania began with Peleș Castle, which was the first residence in the country to have a modern toilet and electricity. This innovation was later adopted by the Romanian aristocracy, although many rural areas still rely on traditional methods for sanitation.