• Lacey TravelsRiver Cruise 2022Traveler
    First glimpse through the trees.
    Walking towards the CastleClimbing the steep cobblestone walk to the entrance.Climbing the entrance stepsThe east face from the gardensClose up of the east faceThe north face cops the bad weather but here is the exit for the underground tunnel.Lovely gardens surround the castle

    Bran Castle from the outside

    October 17, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    Bran Castle is a fortress built along a key trading route. It is commonly known as Dracula’s Castle, from the Bram Stoker novel. There is no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle. There are slight associations with Vlad the Impaler who is said to be the inspiration for Dracula. The Castle is now a museum which displays the art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.Read more