Bran Castle
Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration.
Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, RomaniaAccessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Good for kids
Bran Castle, located in the city of Brasov, Romania, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Built in the early 14th century, the castle is renowned for its Gothic architecture and its connection to the legendary figure of Count Dracula.
The castle is situated on a hilltop, surrounded by forests and meadows. The views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking and the castle itself is an impressive sight to behold. Inside the castle, visitors can explore the various chambers and corridors, admiring the intricate architecture and the many artifacts that have been collected over the centuries.
The castle is also home to many legends and stories, including that of Count Dracula. According to legend, the castle was once the home of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th century ruler who inspired Bram Stoker’s iconic novel. Although there is no evidence to support this claim, the castle does have a certain air of mystery that draws visitors in.
Visitors to Bran Castle can also enjoy a number of activities, such as guided tours, live performances, and even a haunted house. The castle is open year-round and visitors can purchase tickets online or at the castle’s ticket office.
The reviews for Bran Castle are overwhelmingly positive. On TripAdvisor, the castle has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Many reviewers noted that the castle is well-maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful. Others praised the castle’s atmosphere and the many stories and legends associated with it.
Overall, Bran Castle is an impressive sight to behold and a must-see destination for anyone visiting Romania. With its impressive architecture, fascinating history, and the many stories and legends associated with it, Bran Castle is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who visit.
Reviews
Lovely castle with a huge garden and nice park. I will recommend to be visited in summer as it looks great. As it's promoted as Dracula's Castle I think it would be nice to have more details about the history of DRACULA. The tour doesn't take too long and at the end you'll find a gifts shop for buying some souvenirs.
It's okay. Very nice and well preserved castle. I don't like the atmosphere there. Vampire story is just made up to bring more tourist to the castle and get as much profit as they can. If you really know the history of king Vlad, nothing makes sense and actually then you discover his castle is even in completely different place. Fact that some American guy (current owner) just made some cheap and overcrowded attraction from this beautiful historic place is sad. Ticket price is definitely too high comparing to what you can see in other castles in this region. Is it worth to see? If you love castles as I do then you may consider it. There is plenty of tourists and kids making this place hard to enjoy. But there are some quiet places, especially at the gardens :)
It's a cool castle located in a beautiful countryside. If you buy a ticket online in advance you don't have to wait in a line outside (costs about 9-10€). I was expecting it to be more "Dracula themed" but it has little to do with that besides the few pictures and some notes from the writer. It has an interesting Museum of torture (you have to buy a separate ticket to enter that area it costs around 2€) It was a bit crowded when we were visiting.