Reviews for Bran Castle

Very nice

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Absolute tourist trap. They overcharge for tickets. Way too much for what the place has to offer and they force you to buy the village entrance ticket. Lady at the ticket office is extremely rude. Started talking on her phone to her friend while i was still asking her questions. She didn’t give a shit even though i spoke to her in romanian. What a god awful place and experience. I bring my foreign friends here almost every time and year by year it’s worse. Will talk everyone down from coming here. Ps: they ask for more money inside the castle if you want to visit the torture chamber. So basically you don’t have access to everything inside. What a load of awful place

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(Translated by Google) Bran Castle, which is presented as "Dracula's Castle", was a big disappointment. Within about 20 minutes we were done and wanted to leave. The displays are poor, there is no depth or interesting story and the tour feels short and boring. There is almost no sense of mystery or experience that justifies the hype. The view from the castle and the external beauty are indeed beautiful and impressive, but beyond that there is not much to see. In my opinion it is not worth coming from afar and does not justify the entrance fee. (Original) טירת בראן, שמוצגת כ״טירת דרקולה״, הייתה אכזבה גדולה. בתוך כ20 דקות כבר סיימנו ורצינו לצאת התצוגות דלות, אין עומק או סיפור מעניין והסיור מרגיש קצר ומשעמם. אין כמעט תחושת מסתורין או חוויה שמצדיקה את ההייפ. הנוף מהטירה והיופי החיצוני אכן יפים ומרשימים, אבל מעבר לזה אין הרבה מה לראות. לדעתי לא שווה הגעה מרחוק ולא מצדיק את מחיר הכניסה.

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(Translated by Google) Bran Castle, known worldwide as Dracula's Castle, is one of Romania's most iconic attractions, perfectly combining history, legend, and tourist appeal. Perched on a rocky outcrop at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, it immediately strikes with its scenic location and fairytale-like appearance, reminiscent of the Gothic imagery associated with the vampire myth. Built in the 14th century as a defensive fortress and customs post, the castle's real history is far different from that of legend: the connection to Vlad the Impaler, often associated with Dracula, is in reality very tenuous and largely the result of tourism marketing. However, this does not detract from the charm of the visit, which focuses more on the atmosphere than on the historical accuracy of the myth. The interior is an intricate labyrinth of steep staircases, narrow corridors, and small rooms, furnished with period furniture, weapons, armor, and historical objects. A significant portion of the tour is dedicated to the royal apartments, renovated in the 20th century by Queen Marie of Romania, which add an elegant and less gloomy touch to the vampire imagery. The terraces and panoramic towers offer splendid views of the surrounding woods, one of the most appreciated aspects of the visit. On the other hand, the castle can feel crowded, especially in high season, and the small rooms can make the experience sometimes rushed. Those expecting a spacious museum or an in-depth account of Dracula may be disappointed, as will those with mobility issues, given the many stairs and narrow passages. In conclusion, Bran Castle is a recommended visit for those who love evocative places, dark legends, and spectacular views, rather than for those seeking a rigorous historical experience. It's not truly Dracula's castle, but it remains one of the most fascinating and photographed symbols of Transylvania, capable of leaving a strong and evocative impression. (Original) Castello di Bran, noto in tutto il mondo come il Castello di Dracula, è una delle attrazioni più iconiche della Romania e rappresenta un perfetto incontro tra storia, leggenda e suggestione turistica. Arroccato su uno sperone roccioso ai piedi dei Carpazi, colpisce immediatamente per la sua posizione scenografica e per l’aspetto fiabesco, che richiama l’immaginario gotico legato al mito dei vampiri. Costruito nel XIV secolo come fortezza difensiva e doganale, il castello ha una storia reale ben diversa dalla leggenda: il legame con Vlad l’Impalatore, spesso associato al personaggio di Dracula, è in realtà molto debole e in gran parte frutto di marketing turistico. Tuttavia, questo non toglie fascino alla visita, che punta più sull’atmosfera che sull’accuratezza storica del mito. Gli interni sono un intricato labirinto di scale ripide, corridoi stretti e stanze di dimensioni contenute, arredate con mobili d’epoca, armi, armature e oggetti storici. Una parte importante del percorso è dedicata agli appartamenti reali, risistemati nel XX secolo dalla regina Maria di Romania, che aggiungono un tocco elegante e meno cupo rispetto all’immaginario vampiresco. Le terrazze e le torri panoramiche regalano viste splendide sui boschi circostanti, uno degli aspetti più apprezzati della visita. Di contro, il castello può risultare affollato, soprattutto in alta stagione, e le stanze piccole rendono l’esperienza talvolta frettolosa. Chi si aspetta un museo ampio o un racconto approfondito su Dracula potrebbe rimanere deluso, così come chi ha difficoltà motorie, data la presenza di molte scale e passaggi stretti. In conclusione, il Castello di Bran è una visita consigliata a chi ama luoghi suggestivi, leggende oscure e panorami spettacolari, più che a chi cerca una rigorosa esperienza storica. Non è davvero il castello di Dracula, ma resta comunque uno dei simboli più affascinanti e fotografati della Transilvania, capace di lasciare un ricordo forte ed evocativo.

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(Translated by Google) A historical place in Romania, an ancient castle 🏰 that looks like it's from a fairy tale (Original) מקום היסטורי של רומניה, טירה 🏰 עתיקה שנראית כמו באגדות

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(Translated by Google) It was a disappointment. And it was a disappointment because I expected, I had imagined, that it would be centered on Dracula. Quite the opposite; I have to admit I was completely ignorant. Dracula is a fictional character who alludes to the real one, Vlad Dracuk. He was a prince who did indeed visit this castle, and nothing more. Consequently, as I said, the rooms are dedicated to much later kings, and there's only one room with a box simulating the place where Dracula's body would presumably be. And although it's very well preserved and shows the life where Queen Maria of Romania lived in the 20th century, my complete lack of knowledge and my expectations of something else—you can imagine what—meant that I didn't appreciate my visit as I should have. (Original) Fue una decepción. Y fue una decepción porque me esperaba, me lo había imaginado, que estuviera centrado en Drácula. Todo lo contrario, he vivido, lo tengo que reconocer en la inopia total, Drácula es un personaje de ficción que hace referencia al verdadero, Vlad Dracuk. Éste fue un príncipe que efectivamente visitó este castillo y nada más. Por consiguiente, como decía las dependencias están referidas a reyes muy posteriores y tan solo hay una habitación con una caja simulando el lugar donde presumiblemente estaría el cuerpo de Drácula. Y aunque está muy bien conservado y muestra la vida donde vivió la Reina Maria de Rumanía siglo XX, el hecho de mi desconocimiento total y esperarme otra cosa, se pueden imaginar qué, hizo que no valorara como correspondía mi visita.

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Being Irish im a huge fan of Dracula 🧛‍♂️ However, like the book, this castle is a work of fiction when it comes to Dracula, with spurious links to Bram Stokers inspiration Vlad the Impaler…that said it’s another beautiful castle, in a beautiful setting. Well worth a visit, merch and gift shops are a bit weak.

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(Translated by Google) Beauty, grandeur and delicious food (Original) Красота, величие и вкусна храна

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(Translated by Google) I was not satisfied at all (Original) Non sono stato per nulla soddisfatto

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(Translated by Google) I recommend you go in; you can't even enter the garden without paying. You should definitely go. (Original) Girmenizi tavsiye ederim, zaten para vermeden bahçesine dahi giremiyorsınuz. Muhakkak girin

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Must visit the castle and read about it before you come, beautiful place with a lot of markets around, I bought the tickets with the tunnels and the rooms. Very Recommend !!

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(Translated by Google) A half-hour tour of an ancient castle (Original) סיור של כחצי שעה בערך בטירה עתיקה

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(Translated by Google) Pretty castle (Original) Joli château

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