Bran Castle was built by the Teuton knights in the 13th Century as a defense fortress to protect the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. In the 15th Century, Dracula, (“Vlad the Impaler”) was incarcerated here. For centuries people have been looking for the truth behind Dracula. Take our day trip to Bran Castle and see for yourself what the truth is! On this trip you’ll hear the legend, the truth and true stories of the locals. You’ll taste the local produce and most importantly you’ll have fun.

This  is an impressive 14th Century Fortress built on top of a 150 m hill which was elevated by the Saxon colonists to protect the crop. The simple, yet effective structure still stands against all enemies and time. As we drive by the scenic Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains, the Rasnov Fortress appears like a fairy tale Castle on top of the hill. On the side, the deepest well in Eastern Europe was built, with a depth of 146 meters. In order to build the well, 2 Turkish prisoners worked for 17 years in exchange of their freedom. From the Fortress, on sunny days, there is a visibility of up to 30 km away  with beautiful views of the Bucegi & Piatra Craiului Mountains. The Fortress was built to protect 11 villages around Rasnov. In 800 years of existence none of those has ever been conquered in a battle or war.

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