Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Schloss Bran or Die Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvári kastély) is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov. The castle was built by Saxons in 1377 who were given the privilege by Louis I of Hungary .

Apr 8, 2024 · For most people, Bran Castle in Romania will evoke one name only: Dracula, the bloodthirsty character from Transylvania. But is Bran the real castle of Dracula? And did Dracula really exist, or he is just a fictitious character?

Bran Castle, a castle that from afar looks imposing, grand and that really invites you to visit. Well maintained, it is a castle that represents the past, the history of Romania. I was happy and pleasantly impressed by its beauty, and I recommend it to be visited.

Sep 5, 2023 · In the novel, Count Dracula, the bloodthirsty vampire, lives in a castle that looks very much like Bran Castle. As a result, people started to assume that the real person that served as inspiration for Dracula – the cruel Vlad the Impaler – lived here.

Aug 30, 2024 · There are several Dracula locations in Romania that the fans of the famous vampire don’t want to miss. Some are mentioned in Bram Stocker’s novel and some are related to Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, the cruel Romanian ruler who inspired the vampire’s character.

Sep 28, 2018 · Queen Marie of Romania called the 57-room chateâu home from 1920 to 1938. Behind thick defensive walls, the castle reveals a maze of cozy rooms, nooks, and crannies; a balconied inner...

Bran Castle is often associated with the fictional vampire Count Dracula. The Romanian castle resembles Castle Dracula, as described in Bram Stoker ’s novel Dracula (1897), in that both stand on rocky precipices and command spectacular views.

Jan 1, 2025 · On your guided tour you can learn about Romanian royalty, Transylvanian legends, and the literary connections to the famous bloodthirsty vampire of Count Dracula. I’m obsessed with vampire stories so visiting here was an absolute dream. Here is a complete guide on how to visit Dracula’s Castle in Romania or Bran Castle in Transylvania!

High in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, shrouded in mist and legend, lies Bran Castle, often referred to as Dracula’s Castle. This imposing fortress, with its soaring towers and eerie presence, is widely known as the home of the infamous vampire.

What’s the connection between Dracula and his castle to the famous region of Transylvania in Romania? Did the medieval prince Vlad Dracula and Bran Castle serve as inspiration for the vampire story? What are the tourist attractions to visit connected to Vlad Dracula’s real life?