Bran Castle in Romania is one of the most popular Halloween destinations in the world.
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Located about 30 km from the capital , of romania Bucharest, the protected historical monument is an ancient medieval fortress that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Legend has it that the infamous vampire Dracula lived in this castle. A trip to Bran Castle is a must if you are a lover of legends and mysteries. Discover the stories surrounding the place and why it is so popular with tourists.Bran Castle and its famous occupant, Count Dracula-Irish writer Bram Stoker’s character, Dracula, was a count living in a castle located in the principality of Transylvania, above a valley perched on a rock, with a river flowing down below. Dracula y became one of the most famous characters in human history, and has been the main character of over 300 films. 2021 marked the 90th anniversary of the premiere of the classic film Dracula, starring Transylvanian born Béla Lugosi, who enshrined the vampire’s most recognizable mannerisms. 2022 now marks 125 years since the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the most famous horror novel in world literature.
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What to see in Sighisoara
The only major destination genuinely connected with the real Dracula in Transylvania is Sighisoara. This is a shining gem of a city. Its magical cobbled streets are graced with nine towers. There are burgher houses and ornate churches that, dare we say, rival the atmospheres of Prague or Vienna. Besides Vlad Dracula’s house, highlights include the Citadel, the Clock Tower and the Scholars’ Stairs. Built in 1642, the covered staircase was meant to protect schoolchildren and churchgoers on their winter climb to school and church.
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