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A hilltop castle shaped by history, legend and mountain scenery

Bran Castle

Bran Castle is one of Romania's most recognizable landmarks, combining a medieval fortress setting with royal history, narrow stairways, atmospheric rooms and the enduring Dracula legend. Plan time for the castle, the village market and the surrounding Transylvanian landscape.

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Bran Castle
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