It is a special place.
Dracula’s castle is one of the most popular attractions of the world in the year it is visited by not less than 560 thousand tourists.
The castle’s construction was begun in 1211 and finished in 1388. After 500 years, this place has inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker to write the book about the Earl-vampire. The book was published in 1897, and its fantastic success has defined the fate of the castle.
Of course, bloodsucker count Dracula is a fictional character. Yes, he has a real prototype — a ruler of Walachia, Vladislav Tepes (15th century), which is characterized by bloodlust, but still immortal vampire was not. In addition, no convincing evidence that the Impaler lived in a castle in question does not exist.
In fact, until the early 20th century in “castle Dracula” lived knights and soldiers, and in 1920 he was presented to the Royal family of the Habsburgs. When came to power the Communists, the Habsburgs had to leave the country. Today the castle is run by the descendants of the dynasty, recently, however, the decision was made to sell it the new owner, who will continue to manage the Museum plus there will open a small hotel.
Dracula’s castle is not far from the Romanian city of Brasov
Construction lasted from 1211 in the year 1388. There were knights, soldiers, and members of the Royal Habsburg dynasty
Queen Mary, 1914 Queen consort of Romania and her daughter the Princess Ileana was the last owner of the castle before in 1948 it passed into the hands of the Communists. Left — Queen Maria and Princess Ileana, to the right, Princess Ileana
Today the castle is one of the most popular attractions in the world, attracting 560 thousand tourists annually
From the castle offers a stunning view
And inside there is really quite a terrible place
In the chambers of the castle survived stoves and doors
Dining room of king Ferdinand. Note the painted ceiling
Large living room with fireplace
Bedroom with carved bed
Another bedroom, a more modest
This room was used as a music room
Room in the Biedermeier style
Library
As in most medieval castles-fortresses, in the middle of the castle is the patio
There is even a small private well
Around the window you can see the original stonework of the 13th century
The most beautiful are the views from the upper terraces of the castle
All upper terrace decorated with arches
One terrace offers views of the round tower of the castle
Other garden
Tea house — here he loved to retire to the Queen Mary
This is the house of Princess Ileana. It stands on land belonging to the castle, but much more modest and cozy. And one last look at Dracula’s castle
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