Vlad the impaler castle

Bran Castle, possible home of the infamous Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the stories about vampires and Dracula.

Attempting to imprison Vlad the Impaler might seem an awfully risky move, but in the 15th century that is exactly what one Hungarian leader is believed to

The ruthless brutality of Vlad III of Walachia, forged by the 15th-century clash between the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, would partly inspire Bram Stoker's classic vampire novel centuries later.

After a morning visit to Rasnov Fortress, outside of Brasov, we continued on to Dracula’s Castle (Castle Bran). The Fortress was cool to walk around, but not amazing. I also learned that Cold Mountain was filmed in Romania. After grabbing some picnic supplies, we headed to Bran Castle. When we arrived there was a massive line all the way down the hill, but our local guide walked us to the top of the hill, pulled a shady deal with the local Romanian at the top entrance, and we were on our…

If you want to see the REAL Dracula castle, visit Poenari Castle, Romania. Explore this off-the-beaten-path home of Vlad the Impaler.

Vlad the Impaler's (Dracula's) real life castle

Before Vlad the Impaler supposedly impaled 20,000 defeated enemies as a show of his power -- the Ottomans held he and brother captive in this Turkish fortress, in 1443. Vlad was only 12 years old. Scholars cite the trauma and torture Vlad endured in the dungeon as the catalyst for his sadistic tendencies -- the same tendencies that inspired Bram Stroker's Dracula character. Photo: Tokat Castle, Northern Turkey

The tomb of Vlad the Impaler

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

1476 – Vlad the Impaler (#racula) | ... 1476) more commonly known as Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes in Romanian

The real castle Dracula. The fortress of Poenari overlooking the Arges River valley. draculachronicle.com

VLAD THE IMPALER! (The Secret Origin of Dracula) http://epikfails.com/2013/10/31/dracula/