Tourists flock to Bran Castle, known locally as "Dracula's castle," though it has little to do with the 15th-century prince Vlad Tepes, who inspired the wildly popular vampire story. Robert Wallis A ...
It all began in 1897 when Bram Stoker wrote a novel about a legendary monster called Dracula. The gothic horror story established the titular character, Count Dracula, as the OG vampire, and the ...
The castle most associated with the story of Count Dracula sits above the trees in the autumnal sunshine. This time of year is peak season for the historic site, known as Bran Castle. Alexandru Priscu ...
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