Dracula’s legacy – the Poenari Castle
Poenari Castle, one of Dracula’s castle Although Bran Castle is associated more often with Vlad Tepes, being known simply as “Dracula’s castle” by most people, it doesn’t have strong connections…
Poenari Castle, one of Dracula’s castle Although Bran Castle is associated more often with Vlad Tepes, being known simply as “Dracula’s castle” by most people, it doesn’t have strong connections…
…in a document from 1431, possibly during the reign of Vlad Dracul, or even during the time of Vlad Tepes. Vlad Dracul rebuilt and extended the fortifications, while his son,…
…and the Sunset Tower built for the first time during Vlad Impaler’s (Dracula) reign. The tour continues toward the Poienari Fortress, the real castle built by Vlad The Impaler (Dracula)….
…now in ruins – this is known as the real castle of Vlad the Impaler. This castle was property of Vlad III the Impaler. Vlad earned his nickname by impaling,…
…see after crossing the bridge are the new stony tower, in a rectangular shape, the prison of the castle (where it’s believed Vlad Tepes was kept as a prisoner), the…
…Vlad Țepeș would have given the inspiration for the character of Count Dracula. Maybe you wonder about what did Vlad tepes eat, since the novel about Dracula speaks mainly about…
…former capital of Vlad the Impaler Climb the stairs that lead to the real fortress of Dracula Enjoy a nice panoramic view over Vidraru Dam Discover the religious life at…
…visit the house that was owned by Vlad’s family and where he was born and spend the first years of his life. Now, the Vlad Dracul house functions as a…
…Some researchers and local legends say that this is where the tomb of Vlad Tepes lays, after Wallachian noblemen in the nearby Balteni forest killed him in 1476. Under a…