Bran Castle

The first position on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Romania is Bran Castle. Built at the orders of King Louis I of Hungary, Bran Castle was finished in only some years around 1377. It served as an essential strategic stronghold in a place that became frequently concerned in nearby and nearby conflicts. Frequently garrisoned through mercenaries, one exciting observer Târnava mentions brigades of “English ballista men” serving on the fortress.

It additionally served as an essential buying and selling and customs post, producing vast earnings for the nearby towns. Over time, the naval significance of Bran Castle dwindled and it became an essential political center and residence.

Bran Castle is extraordinarily atmospheric – and at the same time, its hyperlinks to Dracula are excellently known. The fortress is open year-round (closed Mondays), with shorter hours for the duration of the winter. Come at Halloween for the sizeable and ghoulish program of activities and tours. The perspectives from the fortress throughout the encircling panorama are glorious, especially in summer.

Location: Bran, near Brașov, Transylvania

Year of construction: 1377