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Bran castle

Rupea Fortress, The New Must Visit Site Near Braşov

2013-12-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cetatea Rupea

When people speak of Braşov, Romania and surrounding tourist attractions, they usually think of Rasnov and Bran Castle. As lovely as they are, another fortress in the area should now be on your list of places to visit. Rupea, located at 70 kilometers from Braşov, was restored and is already exceeding expectations in regards to […]

Tags: Bran castle, Brasov, Rasnov, Rupea fortress

Dracula’s Bran Castle Is a Top Halloween Destination

2013-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Club Dracula's Count Dracula

Halloween is today celebrated around the world, even in countries without Halloween traditions. There are many great destinations worldwide that fit with the spirit of the day. One of these is the Bran Castle in Romania, that place chosen by Bram Stoker as the homeland of the world’s most famous vampire, Count Dracula. Up on […]

Tags: Bran, Bran castle, europe halloween destinations, Halloween, Halloween destinations, top Halloween destinations

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