Romania Județul Brașov Bran

Bran Castle

A 14th-century fortress in Romania, often associated with the legend of Dracula, perched atop a cliff near Transylvania.

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Bran Castle is one of the most mysterious places on Earth, Romania’s number one tourist site, and well worth the hype! Nestled in the lowland mountains on the border of Vlad the Impaler’s home of Wallachia and the spooky vampire haven of Transylvania, this 14th century Romanian castle earned the nickname “Dracula’s Castle” because it is said to have been Bram Stoker’s inspiration for the character’s own spooky dwelling. In fact, Dracula was inspired by Vlad, who earned his place in history for his obsession with, well, impaling anyone who wronged him. He once left a battlefield filled with thousands of impaled enemies. It was a great time to be in the wooden stake business, and a real unfortuante time to be on good ol’ Vlad’s bad side. Legend says that Vlad was briefly imprisoned here, and this castle is spooky enough to satisfy the most enthusiastic vampire hunters with its gloomy interior and gothic furnishings. Pro tip: Head here during the day to get a tour of the castle, or feel free to just wander through the grounds on your own. Stick around for evening to get some great views of Bran Castle ominously lit in the night, and try some Dracula themed cocktails and meals at the local restaurants. If you’re feeling up to it, you can do Bran Castle and Peleș Castle in the same day, with a stopover in the adorable city of Brașov in between, as they’re only separated by about 30 miles.

cherishbroker 6 years ago

Find yourself immersed in the fabled home of Count Dracula at Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania. The historic Romanian castle rose to fame thanks to Bram Stoker’s 19th-century novel, Dracula. The fang-tastic museum is filled with art and furniture collected by Queen Marie, the last queen of Romania. If you visit in 2022, you’ll find a special exhibit on the making of Stoker’s Dracula. Add this mysterious place to your Halloween bucket list…if you dare.

laurenmack 4 years ago

Of course one of the most mysterious places on Earth belongs to the spooky man himself: Dracula. This famous Romanian castle —Dracula’s castle— has become a famous tourist attraction, thanks to its gorgeous intricate designs, historic architecture and beautiful staircases. Add to this multiple reported supernatural experiences (after all, it’s been directly connected to Vlad The Impaler, who is known for his gruesome implement techniques and inhumane torture.)

DaliaEl 5 years ago

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