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BRAN CASTLE

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Strada General Traian Moşoiu, 24, Bran, Romania
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+40 268 237 700
2024
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Its imposing silhouette stands on a rocky outcrop, at the bend of a valley winding between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains. Bran Castle, steeped in history and legend, is one of Romania's top tourist attractions. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, from all over the world to discover the supposed castle of Dracula, or at least that of Vlad Țepeș, the 15th-century Wallachian prince on whom fantasy writer Bram Stoker is said to have based his vampire character. While it resembles the count's home described in Stoker's novel, Bran Castle has no proven connection with Vlad Țepeș. In fact, it has much more to do with the personality of Queen Marie, adored by the Romanians, who left her mark on the place between the wars.

Built between 1377 and 1382 by the inhabitants of Brașov, by order of the King of Hungary, Bran Castle occupied a strategic position. Its function was to defend Transylvania against Ottoman attacks. Situated on one of the main trade routes of the time, it also acted as a customs house between Transylvania and Wallachia until 1836. The town of Brașov, which owned the site, donated it to Queen Marie in 1920, in gratitude for her commitment to the country in the First World War. On her death in 1938, the castle was bequeathed to her daughter Ileana. Confiscated by the Communists, it was finally returned to Ileana's heirs, the Habsburg family, in 2006.
The medieval castle, built in Gothic style, has undergone several changes over the centuries, as evidenced by its convoluted architecture. Originally with a single tower, it now boasts four towers facing the points of the compass. The extensive restoration work undertaken in the 1920s by Queen Marie, in collaboration with Czech architect Karel Liman, significantly altered the premises, giving them a romantic feel.
Elegant reception rooms and comfortable bedrooms were created. All nooks and alcoves, the rooms are spread over four levels, accessed by staircases that form a maze, conducive to exploration. A secret passageway has even been uncovered in the former council chamber. From the loopholes transformed into windows, the view of the surrounding countryside is spectacular.
Queen Marie also laid out a beautiful park at the foot of the château. You can enjoy a meal in the queen's former tea house, now a pleasant restaurant. The elevator built in 1937 to link the castle and the park was restored in 2017. You have to pay extra to borrow it and enjoy an interactive multimedia exhibition: in our opinion, you can skip it. A visit to the torture chamber, which also costs extra (€4), isn't essential either.
Tourists who've come for Dracula won't leave empty-handed: a few rooms are devoted to the vampire myth and the story of his inspiration Vlad Țepeș. You'll also learn more about strigoi, the undead of Romanian folklore.

Bran Castle may be a little irritatingly draculomaniac, but it's nonetheless an exceptional monument, full of soul. However, avoid peak periods in summer and on Sundays, or aim for the early or late hours of the day: the crowds can make the visit a real pain. Signs are in English and Romanian, but a French audioguide is available for a small extra charge.


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Visited in february 2023
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Sympa à l'extérieur mais décevant à l'intérieur. Lors de notre passage, le château de l'horrible Dracula était décoré de grandes fleurs artificielles . Pourquoi? Ne vaut pas la visite intérieure.
felixdav
Visited in february 2022
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Beau petit château de l'extérieur mais très petit et pas très original à l'intérieur. Château à visiter uniquement si vous êtes de passage dans la région mais ne mérite pas le déplacement à lui tout seul.
fute_615034
Visited in february 2019
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Très beau château
Super visite a Bran en Roumanie, on était en hiver, il faisait froid mais c'était magnifique avec la vue sur le montagnes. Le château est superb et te rappelle l'histoire de Dracula. J'adore cette endroit. Il faut se couvrir en hiver.
Jgarciag76
Visited in september 2018
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Dracula
Bien que le château de Bran n'ait rien à voir avec Dracula ou Vlad Tepes, le film hollywoodien est devenu une référence pour son personnage dans le monde entier et tous ceux qui visitent la Transylvanie veulent le voir. Et il y a tellement d'espoir que le village soit peuplé.
L'entrée du château, après une forte pente, coûte 40 lei (ou 25 si vous avez la carte d'étudiant).
Le château est magnifique, avec les montagnes à l'arrière-plan et sa structure particulière au sommet d'une falaise ... nous devons admettre que nous sommes très heureux de le visiter. Il a été construit en 1382 dans une zone frontalière avec l'empire turc et a été habité par les rois roumains jusqu'en 1947, année d'abdication du roi Miguel I. Après le communisme, en 1999, il a été rendu à la famille royale qui souhaitait le fermer pour le désengager. son image à celle de Dracula ... mais la pression populaire ne la ferma jamais.
Ce qui est dit; une visite dans un château avec des meubles d’Europe occidentale très bien conservé et que sans la promotion que lui donne Dracula, il ne rendrait probablement visite à personne.
Le chemin qui mène au château regorge de boutiques de souvenirs et d'objets de la région. Nous avons acheté des dents de Dracula pour prendre des photos de geek et rire pendant un moment.
Estellou64
Visited in august 2018
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Un extérieur magnifique
Ce château perché est vraiment magnifique à admirer de l'extérieur !! Cependant, je n'ai pas eu le courage de faire la queue pour rentrer dans ce monument en plein mois d'août. Je vous laisser imaginer la queue de plus qu'une heure sous 30°C ! Il s'agit d'un endroit très touristique, il faut s'y attendre.

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