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Bran Castle is a medieval fortress in Transylvania, Romania, built by Saxons in 1377. It was a royal residence, a customs post, and a museum, but it is also known as Dracula's Castle due to its association with the fictional character created by Bram Stoker.
Recognizing that Bran was the inspiration for Dracula’s Castle in the Bram Stoker’s celebrated novel, „Dracula”, visitors can enjoy rooms dedicated to Transylvania’s most famous count… and, in the coming months, dine in Queen Marie’s Tea House and ride a glass elevator to experience „Dracula’s escape route”.
Learn how Bran Castle inspired Bram Stoker's fictional character, Count Dracula, and how the novel influenced the myth of vampires and ghosts in Transylvania. Discover the history and legends of Bran Castle and its connection to Vlad Tepes, the historical figure behind the name Dracula.
Sep 5, 2023 · Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, is a popular attraction in Transylvania, Romania. Learn about its history, legends, royal connection and how to visit it.
Apr 8, 2024 · Dracula and His Castle: Legend vs. History. All historic evidence indicates that Bran Castle was never Dracula’s castle. Count Dracula, the sadistic prince condemned to live off the blood of the living people for eternity, was the creation of Bram Stoker, a 19th century Irish novelist.
Aug 29, 2024 · Bran Castle, medieval stronghold in the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathian Mountains) of Brasov county, central Romania. It is popularly, if inaccurately, identified with the fictional Castle Dracula and is one of Romania’s most popular tourist attractions.
From 1920 until 1932, the Castle was converted into a royal summer residence, coordinated by the Czech architect Karen Liman, who designed the castles Peles and Pelisor. The 57 meter deep well of the castle gave insufficient water; therefore water was piped to the castle from natural springs situated across the valley.
