Reviews for Bran Castle
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(Translated by Google) It's worth a one-time visit, no more. There are a lot of flights of stairs, so it's best to go without small children. The place is beautiful, with stunning views. There are guides on site. Have a great time, everyone! (Original) Стоит того, чтобы сходить разок , не больше, много лестничных пролетов, поэтому лучше без маленьких детей. Место красивое, пейзажное . Есть гиды на месте Хорошего отдыха всем ))))
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(Translated by Google) The castle would be beautiful inside and out, if you could enjoy it. You have to buy tickets by appointment, which gives you the feeling that the organization is professional and the number of visitors allowed in is under control. Well, you have to forget about that. I have never experienced anything like that. Like herrings. In tight lines, breathing on each other's necks, you are forced to walk in step through the narrow corridors. In corridors so narrow that the crowd often got stuck and you had to stand still for minutes. It's terrible! You can hardly see anything from the crowd. You only get inconvenience for your not a small amount of money. Four of us went in. I paid 150 euros for the full ticket. That means 3 tickets per person. One to enter the castle, then during the walk, when you get to the torture chamber, you have a separate ticket there, and then at the end of the tour you have another ticket for the part called the time tunnel. I'll say it again, it's 60,000 HUF for four people. For that much, I'll take my family to a serious amusement park for the whole day. I've never experienced a bigger rip-off than this. Huge, uninhabitable crowd, some torture devices in the torture chamber for your extra money and the crown is the whole time tunnel. You have to get into an elevator, which has displays inside, where some video is playing at 10 fps, and then when you get down to the tunnel, there are a couple of LCD displays on which the figures move. Well! I was shocked that they charge extra money for this. There's a lot of life around the castle. There are lots of vendors and restaurants. For that, and for the look of the castle, two stars. We sat in one of the restaurants. I wish we hadn't, but I'll write about this in its review. Annoyingly harsh prices there too! Families, take the kids somewhere else! (Original) A kastély gyönyörű lenne kívülről-belülről, ha lehetne élvezni. Időpontra kell a jegyeket megvenni, ami azt az érzést kelti az emberben, hogy a szervezés profi és kontrol alatt tartják a beengedett látogatók számát. Hát ezt el kell felejteni. Én ilyet még nem tapasztaltam. Mint a heringek. Tömött sorokban , egymás nyakába lihegve, lépésben vagy kénytelen haladni a szűk folyosókon. Olyan szűk folyosókon, hogy sokszor bedugult a tömeg és percekig kellett egy helyben álldogálni. Szörnyű! Szinte semmit sem látni a tömegtől. Csak kellemetlenséget kapsz a nem kevés pénzedért. Mi négyen mentünk be. 150 eurót fizettem a teljes belépőért. Ez fejenként 3 belépőt jelent. Egy a kastélyba lépéshez, aztán séta közben, amikor odaérsz a kínzó kamrához, akkor oda külön belépő, majd a túra végén az időalagút nevű részhez egy újabb belépő. Mégegyszer mondom, négy főre ez 60000 Ft. Ennyiért egy komoly vidámparkba beviszem a családomat egész napra. Ennél nagyobb lehúzást még nem éltem át . Hatalmas, élhetetlen tömeg, a kínzókamrában néhány kínzóeszköz az extra pénzedért és a korona az egészen az időalagút. Egy liftbe kell beszállni, aminek a belselyében kijelzők vannak, ahol 10 fps-el megy valami videó, majd leérve az alagútba egy-két lcd kijelző, amin mozognak a figurák. Hát! Döbbenet, hogy ezért plussz pénzt kérnek. A kastély körül nagy az élet. Rengetek árus és étterem. Ezért , és a kastély kinézetéért két csillag. Beültünk az egyik étterembe. Bár ne tettük volna, de ezt majd annak az értékelésében írom le. Bosszantóan durva árak ott is! Családosok vigyétek a gyerekeket máshová!
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Despite the fact that this is a must see place, I would not recommend it. The queue is not managed, you will be waiting an hour to enter (minimun). And the most important, you can hardly see the connection of castle to Drakula history
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great but they should start selling tickets with time schedule it may reduce a bit the crowds. we waited in line outside quite a lot and inside the castle were already too many people. better organisation is needed.
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Tourist trap but nonetheless it's worth a visit if you are in the area. There is a lot of people but it was expected so it didn't bother us a lot
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Bran Castle, nestled in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, is a captivating blend of history and legend. Often linked to Dracula, this 14th-century fortress charms with its medieval architecture, eerie turrets, and stunning views. The castle’s cozy yet mysterious rooms, filled with artifacts and Queen Marie’s elegant decor, transport you back in time. A quick tour (about an hour) offers a perfect mix of folklore and Romanian heritage. Ideal for history buffs and vampire enthusiasts alike, it’s a must-visit, though expect crowds in peak season. Pro tip: Visit early to avoid lines!
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(Translated by Google) Packed with people. A bit like Disneyland, really. (Original) Atestado de gente. Un poco Disneilandia, la verdad.
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(Translated by Google) nice (Original) נחמד
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A bit crowded in a weekend day.
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(Translated by Google) A little less scary, but I still recommend it. (Original) Troszkę mało straszny ale mimo wszystko polecam.
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(Translated by Google) A cozy castle with a beautiful park below. (Original) Útulný hrad s krásným parkem v podhradí.
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Honestly, I don’t understand the hype around Bran Castle. The place was overcrowded, with long queues just to get inside — and once you’re in, there’s really nothing special to see. The rooms are small and sparsely furnished, and most of the displays don’t offer much context or historical value. It feels more like a tourist trap than a real historical site. The entrance fee is already high, and then they ask for even more money to access certain areas — that just felt greedy. Overall, the experience was underwhelming and not worth the time or cost. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic or enjoyable visit.
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(Translated by Google) A factory (Original) Une usine
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(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, it was a disappointment... there was a huge queue in front of the castle and inside, and the tour itself involved standing in a crowded, stuffy queue for the next rooms. The castle is small, and honestly, its appearance didn't impress me much. We have nicer castles in Poland. (Original) Niestety rozczarowanie...gigantyczna kolejka przed zamkiem oraz w środku, samo zwiedzanie to stanie w tłumie i duchocie w kolejce do kolejnych pokoi. Zamek jest mały i szczerze jego wygląd nie zrobił na mnie wielkiego wrażenia, mamy ładniejsze zamki w Polsce.
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