BRAN CASTLE

Visiting this 14th-century castle is like a dream come true for anybody who is a fan of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A national monument and one of the biggest landmarks of the country, it is also among the best places to visit in Romania for its rich history, architecture, and folklore. It is also renowned for housing a famous museum exhibiting the collections of Queen Marie.

Popularly known as Dracula’s castle, this is one of the most popular places to visit in Romania. It attracts visitors from all over the world to experience the intrigue and myth associated with this place. It is believed that famous novelist Bram Stokers drew inspiration from this castle for his world-renowned fictitious character Count Dracula.

The castle is home to a famous museum today that exhibits works of art, artifacts, furniture, and other exotic pieces from the collection of Queen Marie, who has been a resident of this castle for some time. Explore the interesting displays followed by a tour of the room that belonged to her husband King Ferdinand. There are several other exhibits as well here that are associated with Romanian vampire folklore as well as Vlad the Impaler, that you can explore.

Highlights

• Take a tour of one of the top places to visit in Romania which is also a national monument and an iconic landmark in Transylvania.
• Explore the spectacular museum within the castle that is primarily devoted to Queen Marie’s collection of art and furniture.
• Walk through the surrounding villages and listen to interesting stories about evil spirits and parallel worlds.
• Learn about the history, superstitions, and folklore that is associated with the castle which was built in the 14th century.