Dracula's Castle (Transylvania, Bucharest), or, as it is called, Bran Castle, is considered one of the most famous monuments of Gothic architecture in the world. Some magical features are attributed to it, many people are afraid of this structure to the point of trembling, and adventurers are literally drawn to it like a magnet. However, in fact, there is nothing supernatural in this architectural monument, and anyone who examines all its rooms and halls during the tour can be convinced of this.
The history of this unique building begins in the distant Middle Ages, namely in 1212, when Dracula's castle was finally erected. Transylvania, while a principality, was not yet distinguished, therefore this fortress was part of the possession of the city of Brasov. Since then, for many centuries, a lot of rulers and princes lived in it, the castle passed from one owner to another and often fell into the hands of the state itself. So, in 1920, he was presented by the authorities of the countryQueen Maria of Romania, who made a very big contribution to the development of her nation. However, during the war, Transylvania again became the owner of this building. The castle of Count Dracula was regained by the grandson of the great queen, Dominic of Habsburg. He restored it and opened a real Medieval Museum there.
Now let's figure out why this building is called Dracula's castle. Transylvania back in the distant 15th century was called Wallachia, and at that troubled time for these lands, Vladislav III Tepes was the ruler here. He got his nickname due to the fact that he punished all Turkish invaders by impaling them. History shows that Vlad was one of the most cruel rulers on the territory of modern Romania, but nothing is known about his "vampiric" features. In the 20th century, the writer Brem Stoker created the image of a certain Transylvanian vampire, which was based on the archetype of Vladislav III, which led to certain reflections on the part of the masses. The only clue can be considered only a gloomy appearance, which Dracula's castle possessed. Transylvania, however, is full of such medieval structures, as is all of Europe.
After the restoration, however, Bran no longer has the severity that was characteristic of a dark historical era. At the disposal of tourists there are 17 bright rooms, among which there are bedchambers, and large halls where various artifacts, sculptures, paintings andantique furniture. Therefore, many thrill-seekers are most often disappointed when they get into the castle of Count Dracula. Transylvania (Romania) is a very calm place, magic and danger to which were attributed only to numerous novels and folklore.
It is also worth noting that Bran is surrounded by local mountain peaks, covered with trees and shrubs, at the foot of which there are spacious lawns. It is very beautiful here both in summer and in winter. This is one of those amazing places where old traditions are still preserved, where nature and man are in unity, and people live without all the innovations of modern progress.
