Thursday, 4 January 2007

Bran Castle

This fortified medieval castle, often referred to as Dracula's Castle, was built in 1377 to protect nearby Brasov from invaders. It also served as a customs station.

The castle's rooms and towers surround an inner courtyard.

Some rooms are connected through underground passages to the inner court.

In 1920, the people of Brasov who owned the castle offered it as a gift to Queen Maria of Romania, and the castle soon became her favorite residence.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9AM to 4PM

Website: http://www.draculascastle.com

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