Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

• Dracula's Castle: business card Transylvania

Bran Castle - the castle in Romania, in the picturesque village of Bran, 30 km from Brasov, on the border of Transylvania and Muntenia. According to legend, during his trips to the castle he slept known governor Vlad Tepes Dracula, and its surroundings were the favorite hunting ground ruler Tepes.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

The castle was built in the late XIV century the locals on their own and at their own expense, for which they were exempted from paying taxes to the state treasury for several centuries. In 1622-1625 gg. two defensive towers were built.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

Built on a cliff top and has an unusual trapezoidal shape, Bran Castle served as the strategic defense of the fortress. It has 4 levels, which are connected to the stairs. The halls and corridors of the castle up the mysterious maze.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

Bran Castle has had many owners in its lifetime. First, it belonged Ruler Mircea Old, then residents Brashov and Habsburg Empire. According to legend, there is a well-known governor slept Vlad Tepes Dracula during his campaigns, and the area surrounding the Bran Castle was a favorite hunting ground ruler Tepes. According to one version, he was tortured by the Turkish enemies in the dungeons of the castle. And, perhaps, so Bran Castle is also called the castle of Dracula.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

After 1918, together with the proclamation of Greater Romania, Brasov inhabitants, whose ancestors had erected this castle gave it to Queen Mary as a sign of their love and devotion, after which the Bran Castle became a royal residence.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

At present, the castle belongs to its rightful owner, a descendant of the Romanian kings, the grandson of Queen Mary, Dominic Habsburg (in 2006, under the new law in Romania for the return of the territories to the former owners). After the transfer of the owner of the castle, all the furniture was moved to Bucharest museums. And Dominic Habsburg had to re-recreate the decoration of the castle by buying a variety of antiques.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

The town of Bran is also famous for its cheese, the recipe of which is kept secret and transmitted from one generation to another.

Castle Dracula: Transylvania business card

On the local market you can buy knitwear made of natural wool, as well as souvenirs, most of which beats the image of Dracula.