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    Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov, Romania



    Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov, Romania

    Dracula’s Castle

    Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle, was built in 1388 at the top of a cliff, giving it a dramatic setting. The castle served as a checkpoint between Wallachia and Transylvania, playing a strategic defence role.

    Bram Stoker’s character, Count Dracula of Transylvania is often confused with Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), all adding to the legend of the castle and making a scary place to visit.

    The small town next to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) has taken full advantage of the legend and tourists, with street stalls selling fun and tacky Dracula merch.

    For more information on the Bran Castle check out the enclosed website.

    COUNT DRACULA

    Peles Castle

    A masterpiece of German new- Renaissance architecture, considered by many as one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Commissioned by King Carol 1st in 1873 and completed 10 years later in 1883, the castle served as a summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Peles Castle is massive with over 160 rooms, all adorned with the finest examples of European Art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows, and Cordoba leather covered walls. Its stunning both inside and out, with beautiful formal gardens, full of fountains and statues.

    For more information on Peles Castle check out the enclosed website. https://en.peles.ro/

    Brasov

    The charming and pretty city of Brasov, located in the Transylvania region of Romania, is ringed by the impressive Carpathian Mountains. Brasov was founded in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights and now has a population of 255,000 residents. Brasov still has some of its original Saxon walls and Bastions, as well as the towering Gothic style Black Church. The old, cobblestoned, well preserved, medieval old town square is stunning and has lively cafes and is the place to be on a sunny afternoon! Brasov is well worth visiting when you visit the nearby Bran Castle and Peles Castles.

    If you are heading to Europe, put Romania on your list, as its affordable, interesting and nothing like the rest of Eastern Europe.

    For more information visit the official Romanian tourism website – https://www.romaniatourism.com/

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