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Fatih KIZILTANGoogle
3.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) The building is quite magnificent, both inside and out. The entrance fee is 100 Lei per person. Despite visiting on a Monday, it was very crowded. We had to wait in the narrow corridors and on the stairs. I don't know if it's always like this, but the authorities need to prevent it. Otherwise, it's impossible to walk inside. (Original) Dışarıdan olduğu gibi, içeriden de oldukça ihtişamlı bir yapı. Giriş ücreti kişi başı 100 Lei. Pazartesi ziyaret etmemize rağmen oldukça kalabalıktı. Dar koridorlar ve merdivenlerde beklemek durumunda kaldık. Her zaman böyle mi bilemiyorum lakin yetkililerin bunu önlemesi gerekiyor. Aksi halde içeride yürünmüyor.

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Dennis GrimmGoogle
4.0
May 25, 2026

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Nico DagGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) Nothing to do with Vlad the Impaler, but very nice to visit. J (Original) Rien à voir avec Vlad l'empaleur mais très sympa à visiter. J

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hogan SzybaGoogle
4.0
May 25, 2026

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Sabine SitterGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) A wonderful, well-preserved castle, larger than we expected. We highly recommend it, including the time tunnel. The castle gardens are beautifully landscaped with a small pond. We visited the teahouse for drinks; the decor is inviting and the staff very friendly. (Original) Tolles, gut erhaltenes Schloss, größer als wir dachten. Können wir jederzeit empfehlen inklusive Zeittunnel. Der Garten ums Schloss ist nett angelegt mit einem kleinen Teich. Das Teehaus haben wir für Getränke besucht, die Einrichtung ist einladend und das Personal sehr freundlich.

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Maier MarianaGoogle
1.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) Nothing special and overpriced; there are other, nicer places in our Transylvania. (Original) Nichts besonderes und überteuert, gibt's andere schönere Orten in unsere transilvania

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grazia salviniGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

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KREON 69Google
4.0
May 25, 2026

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Kail HansenGoogle
4.0
May 25, 2026

What a cool castle. We got there around 11 30 on Monday, and waited till 12 when it opened there were quite a few people there but not enough to feel super crowded. The castle itself is very cool, and has lot of rooms that you can visit. The torture exhibition is extra and so is a little 3dish elevator ride that is overrated. Otherwise it is a really cool niche castle that I would for sure visit again.

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F RogersGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

What you DON'T know about Bran Castle is that it is home of the Transylvania 100K Ultra Marathon - a 100k/60 mile run through the Transylvanian countryside - rain, snow, or sun. If you don't know anything about this absolutely fabulous ultra marathon, check it out. The greatest athletes in the world in one of the most scenic and historic places in the world. Can't beat that.

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Dane MooreGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

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Артём БойденкоGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

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Alexandros PapasofokliGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

Nice

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Roberto HerreroGoogle
1.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) Don't go. Save your nineteen euros and invest them in a good copy of Boethius or a pack of donuts. Bran Castle is nothing but a pantomime, a deception, an insult to the superior intellect. (Original) No vayan. Ahórrenense los diecinueve euros y mejor inviertanlos en un buen ejemplar de Boecio o en un paquete de donuts. El Castillo de Bran no es más que una pantomima, un engaño, una ofensa al intelecto superior.

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Leo LeontinGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

Cool

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Desislava GalovaGoogle
4.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) The castle is small and can be walked around quickly. At the end of the working day, there is not much of a crowd. (Original) Замъкът е малък и се обикаля бързо. В края на работния ден няма много навалица.

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Mario ScholzGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

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Elke TopfGoogle
5.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) Yes, definitely worth seeing! Bring plenty of time, as there are many tourists. (Original) Ja sehr sehenswert! Viel Zeit mitbringen . Da viele Touristen.

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Гүлшат АпайGoogle
1.0
May 25, 2026

Nothing to see

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Милош ГоневGoogle
4.0
May 25, 2026

(Translated by Google) Here's a suggestion for an extended, detailed, and "juicy" review that retains your critical review, but is formatted to grab attention on Google Maps and help other travelers. 🏛️ Great marketing, but lackluster history – Bran Castle (from a real traveler's perspective) A good marketing ploy, you have to give them credit! The team behind the promotion of Bran Castle really put in the effort and the marketing did a great job. From an aesthetic visual perspective, Bran is extremely neat, clean, and beautifully preserved. The photos you take here will be great for social media, and the complex itself looks like a fairy tale. However, if you scratch beneath the surface, the magic slowly disappears. 🧛‍♂️ Where did Vlad Tepes disappear to? The biggest disappointment lies in the fact that they relied too much on the pop-culture myth of Dracula, while completely missing the opportunity to focus more seriously on a real historical figure – the Wallachian Duke Vlad Tepes. Instead of an authentic story about a cruel but fascinating ruler, you get a commercialized "Light" version for mass tourism. For lovers of real history: This is most likely NOT Vlad Tepes Dracula's castle! Real historical data says that he spent minimal time here (if he set foot there at all), while his real fortress (Poenari) is unfortunately in ruins today. Hidden costs and commercialization In addition to the already expensive basic ticket, a classic tourist trap awaits you inside: additional charges are made for things that are absolutely not worth the money. You have the feeling that they want to charge you for every step, while in return what you get in these "additional rooms" is quite poor and unconvincing. Who is this for? For people who want beautiful pictures, a leisurely walk and who do not have high historical expectations. Who is it not for? For true history lovers and those who do not like crowds, commercial kitsch and inflated prices. It's worth seeing once in a lifetime for the architecture, but don't come with high expectations of "Dracula's Castle". (Original) Evo predloga za proširenu, detaljnu i "sočnu" recenziju koja zadržava tvoj kritički osvrt, ali je uobličena tako da privuče pažnju na Google mapama i pomogne drugim putnicima. 🏛️ Odličan marketing, ali bleda istorija – Zamak Bran (iz ugla istinskog putnika) Dobar marketinški trik, to im se mora priznati! Ekipa koja stoji iza promocije dvorca Bran se zaista potrudila i marketing je odradio vrhunski posao. S samog estetskog vizuelnog aspekta,Bran je izuzetno uredan, čist i lepo očuvan. Fotografije koje napravite ovde biće sjajne za društvene mreže, a sam kompleks izgleda bajkovito. Međutim, ako zagrebete ispod površine, magija polako nestaje. 🧛‍♂️ Gde je nestao Vlad Cepeš? Najveće razočaranje leži u tome što su se previše oslonili na pop-kulturni mit o Drakuli, dok su potpuno propustili priliku da se ozbiljnije fokusiraju na stvarnu istorijsku ličnost – vlaškog vojvodu Vlada Cepeša. Umesto autentične priče o surovom, ali fascinantnom vladaru, dobijate komercijalizovanu "Light" verziju za masovni turizam. Za ljubitelje prave istorije: Ovo najverovatnije NIJE dvorac Vlada Cepeša Drakule! Pravi istorijski podaci govore da je on ovde proveo minimalno vremena (ako je uopšte i kročio), dok je njegova prava tvrđava (Poenari) danas nažalost u ruševinama. Skriveni troškovi i komercijalizacija Pored već skupe osnovne ulaznice, unutra vas čeka klasična turistička zamka: dodatno se naplaćuju stvari koje apsolutno ne vrede tog novca. Imate osećaj da žele da vam naplate svaki korak, dok je zauzvrat ono što dobijete u tim "dodatnim sobama" prilično siromašno i neubedljivo. Za koga je ovo? Za ljude koji žele lepe slike, laganu šetnju i koji nemaju velika istorijska očekivanja. Za koga nije?Za prave zaljubljenike u istoriju i one koji ne vole gužvu, komercijalni kič i prenapumpane cene. Vredi videti jednom u životu zbog arhitekture, ali nemojte dolaziti sa velikim očekivanjima o "Drakulinom dvorcu".

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