In September 2007 an investigation committee of the Romanian Parliament stated that the retrocession of the castle to Archduke Dominic was illegal, as it broke the Romanian law on property and succession. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, on DN73. 0 /5 0 Reviews. [citation needed] Stoker's description of Dracula's crumbling fictional castle also bears no resemblance to Bran Castle. 0 /5 0 Reviews. Telephone: +4 0268 237.700. [citation needed], The original name of the castle, Dietrichstein or lapis Theoderici in Latin, lit. More info. Available for Tomorrow Onwards. [3] A 1509 document confirms that the Törzburg county had once belonged to Commander Dietrich of the Teutonic Order. Southern front from the foot of the cliff, The eastern shield wall, view from the main walkway, View towards Piatra Craiului from an upstairs balcony, Secret passage connecting the first and third floors, 19th-century stone cross placed in the park, Coordinates: 45°30′54″N 25°22′02″E / 45.51500°N 25.36722°E / 45.51500; 25.36722, "Törzburg" and "Törcsvár" redirect here. All you really need to do is get to Brasov’s Bus Station 2 (Autogara 2) and find the bus labelled Bran – Rasnov. Telephone: +4 0268 237.700. You can easily reach Brasov from Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, via a quick 2.5-hour train or bus ride. Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle): A true medieval castle - See 5,875 traveller reviews, 9,312 candid photos, and great deals for Bran, Romania, at Tripadvisor. However, as there is a lack of written historical accounts from the region at that time, the idea cannot be completely discredited.[11][4]. Not only did his fondness for impaling his victims earn him the nickname "Vlad the Impaler", it also ensured his survival during the retreat, as the Ottoman forces returned home after seeing the grotesque scene Vlad III had prepared for them.[11]. The castle was linked to Vlad III for various reasons. Day Trip to Bran Castle. From US$456.90. Bran Castle. For Centuries people have been looking for the truth behind Dracula. Traian Mosoiu 24, Bran (map) Nearest large towns: Brasov (18 miles NE), Predeal (20 miles E), Sinaia (32 miles SE) Nearest train stations: Predeal and Brasov. The City Administration of Brasov transferred the castle to the region’s forestry. Delve into legends of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler, and visit Brasov’s Black Church, an imposing 13th-century church. What is the Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit cancellation policy? Travel to Râșnov to explore its stunning 13th-century fortress, and then visit Bran Castle, the turreted hilltop palace linked to Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. Even though we had to make considerations for pandemic (face masks, etc) it was still a great day. See all tours & tickets. Brasov to Bran Castle by Bus Getting from Brasov to Bran Castle by public transport is simple, in fact, the hardest part is getting to the bus station since it’s a little outside the city centre. On 1 June 2009 the Habsburgs opened the refurbished castle to the public as the first private museum in the country and presented in collaboration with Bran village a joint strategic concept to maintain their prominent role in the Romanian tourist circuit and to safeguard the economic base in the region. Address: Str. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. All(29) Latest. During this experience, places you will visit include: How much is Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit? Meet your guide in central Brasov, or at your hotel if option selected, and travel by car or minivan to Rasnov, located in the Bucegi Mountains. Bram Stoker’s character, Dracula, is a Transylvanian Count with a castle located high above a valley perched on a rock with a flowing river below in the Principality of Transylvania.