"Dracula's back yard" Bran by deeper_blue

Bran Travel Guide: 111 reviews and 289 photos

Bran is a short journey away from Brasov, and is well known for being the home of Bran Castle.

Pros and Cons

Wooden stakes, garlic, holy water, crosses, etc... If they don't work just stay in the sunlight and steer clear of... more travel advice

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b1bob Jul 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM Report Abuse

Nice job!
planxty Jul 2, 2009 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

Hello George, just read your Bran page as I hope to visit there sometime soon. It looks beautiful. fergy.
HORSCHECK Jul 7, 2008 at 12:15 PM Report Abuse

Another gorgeous little page of yours. I once went on a daytrip to Bran from Brasov, but I must admit that I liked Rasnov castle which is on the way to Bran more than Bran castle.
dabuwan Sep 13, 2004 at 4:02 PM Report Abuse

Oh, I didn't know this place! We share the same feelings for beautiful Romania.
traveldave Jul 10, 2004 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

Hope you didn't run into any shady characters who wanted to take you out for a "bite" to eat.
chrissyalex Jul 7, 2004 at 5:01 PM Report Abuse

Nice page about the castle. I would really like to visit Romania someday...It looks very beautiful and also seems intrigiung for me..for some reason. I like your packing tips! LOL
Bwana_Brown May 31, 2004 at 6:41 PM Report Abuse

This looks like it would be an interesting place to visit - even if only to say that you had been to Dracula's castle!
Nobbe Mar 9, 2004 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

I missed the castle at Rasnov completely during my trip!