Just a few meters from the Clock Tower, the landmark of the city of Sighisoara, is the birthplace of Prince Vlad Tepes III, who is said to have served as the inspiration for the novel character Dracula. He was also called Prince Vlad Drăculea, and was brutal towards...
Bran is a small village in Transylvania and at the same time one of the most visited places in Romania. Bran is home to the legendary Bran Castle, which is said to have served as the inspiration for the novel “Dracula”. Commonly called Castle Dracula, the...
Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor), one of the most magnificent castles in Europe, where Dracula alias Vlad Tepes was imprisoned in the dungeon. The castle, also known as Hunedoara Castle, is a landmark of the Gothic architectural style and has been the backdrop of...
Poenari Castle is located in the area of Argeș. It is only a ruin, but it offers a fantastic view of the surrounding area. Moreover, it is certain that Vlad III the Impaler was here in the 15th century. Poenari Castle is not as crowded as Bran Castle, but still worth...
There are legends and tales in every country of the world and also in Romania, which is known for its vampire stories and Dracula. But there are many other tales such as enchanted forests, cursed lakes or ghosts that haunt old buildings. Sometimes stories about...
