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Interesting history and it’s beautiful inside.
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(Translated by Google) Tölcsvár Castle, or as many people know it, Dracula’s Castle, is one of the most iconic sights in Transylvania. The drive there is already atmospheric: winding mountain roads, dense forests, and as you approach, the castle’s towers become more and more clearly visible on the mountaintop. The location of the building is impressive in itself – it’s as if a medieval legend has come to life in front of you. From the outside, the castle looks exactly like what you would expect from a mystical story: perched on a steep cliff, with tall towers and mysterious little windows. Behind the walls, an exciting, historical journey awaits. Although the Dracula myth and the legend of Vlad Tepes are less closely associated with the castle, the interior spaces are still enchanting. Narrow, winding corridors, hidden doors, and rooms furnished with old furniture all transport you to a world of the past. The view from the castle is also worth a special mention – the view of the surrounding mountains and forests is amazing. The courtyard and the area around the castle are also full of life: local vendors, cozy little shops and restaurants await visitors. If you love history, mysteries and special places, Tölcsvár Castle will surely enchant you. A bit of mysticism, a bit of history and a place that can capture the imagination. (Original) A Tölcsvári kastély, vagy ahogy sokan ismerik, Drakula kastélya, az egyik legikonikusabb látványosság Erdélyben. Már az odavezető út is hangulatos: kanyargós hegyi utak, sűrű erdők, és ahogy közeledsz, a kastély tornyai egyre tisztábban kirajzolódnak a hegy tetején. Az épület elhelyezkedése már önmagában is lenyűgöző – olyan, mintha egy középkori legenda elevenedne meg előtted. Kívülről a kastély pontosan olyan, mint amit egy misztikus történetből várnál: meredek sziklán áll, magas tornyokkal és titokzatos kis ablakokkal. A falak mögött pedig egy izgalmas, történelmi utazás vár. Bár a Drakula-mítosz és Vlad Tepes legendája kevésbé kötődik a kastélyhoz, a belső terek így is elvarázsolnak. Szűk, kanyargós folyosók, rejtett ajtók, és a régi bútorokkal berendezett szobák mind egy múltbéli világba repítenek. A kastélyból nyíló kilátás is megér egy külön említést – a környező hegyek és erdők látványa elképesztő. Az udvar és a kastély környéke is tele van élettel: helyi árusok, hangulatos kis boltok és éttermek várják a látogatókat. Ha szereted a történelmet, a rejtélyeket és a különleges helyeket, a Tölcsvári kastély biztosan elvarázsol. Egy kis misztikum, egy kis történelem, és egy hely, amely képes megragadni a képzeletet.
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(Translated by Google) Very crowded (Original) Sehr überlaufen
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A beautiful and fascinating old castle, but it is quite expensive to visit and very crowded. The exhibition of torture equipment was macabre but dree my attention.
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Nice but not too much to see. Especially if draculla's myth is what you are after. Avoid the time tunnel, really a waste of time and money
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I was here with get your guide tour from bucharest. Its really nice place and must visit from transilvania
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I had heard that this beautiful castle is nothing extraordinary, but let me tell you one thing, DO YOURSELF a favor and book this visit with a guide! Such a rich history its magnificent hearing about it while stepping foot on it!
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Dracula’s Castle – Too Famous for Its Own Good I went to a couple of castles in Romania, and of course, I couldn’t miss the most infamous one: the castle of the vampire, Dracula. And apparently, I was not the only one, because it was really crowded. I went on a Sunday in the off-season at opening time, and it was just a queue throughout the whole castle. I could even enjoy the warmth of the sun while waiting a good 15 minutes to get in. As for the castle itself, I would describe it as short and sweet. It’s not a big castle, and you feel that when you’re stuffed in with a lot of other visitors. But it is nice—there are signs with extra details for most rooms. The rooms are nicely filled with interesting pieces from the castle’s history. The castle is well-maintained, clean, and nicely decorated, and the route you take through it is quite pleasant. For the horror lovers, there is some Dracula/horror-themed shenanigans (like the torture chamber), but that will cost you extra, so I skipped it. But keep in mind that this is still mainly a Romanian castle first and a Dracula attraction second. The whole village of Bran does very much lean into the Dracula theme, with themed stores and haunted houses. But let’s face it, nothing I say would prevent you from going, so enjoy your spooky time. For other possible visitors: With the size and crowding in mind, the 70 RON (€14) price tag does kinda sting. Luckily, I got the student discount, so I only paid 40 RON (€8) to the good folk of Bran Castle. What is cool, though, is that since this place is such a tourist hotspot, there are plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants in the area before the castle. Would I recommend this place? If you’re visiting in the off-season and it doesn’t look too busy, it’s a nice and interesting visit, so go for it. If it’s high season and super crowded, you can still go but be prepared to enjoy slowly waddling through the narrow rooms, surrounded by the warm breath and sweat of the other good people who also wanted to see the famous castle of Vlad the Impaler and his fictional counterpart. If that’s less of your thing—there are plenty of other castles in Romania that are just as nice, if not nicer. So go out there and enjoy your trip, and thanks for reading! =)
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If you catch the time right it can be enjoyable. Otherwise it is too crowded.
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