Reviews for Bran Castle

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Bran Castle is one of the most iconic places in Romania with its Gothic vibe and the famous Dracula legend. From the outside, it’s truly impressive and you can instantly feel that mysterious atmosphere. Inside, with period furniture, stone corridors, and narrow passageways, it really feels like you’ve been transported back in time. But to be honest, some parts inside get quite tight, and combined with the crowds, it can be pretty hard to move around. Still, it’s definitely worth seeing, but whether it’s really necessary to go inside depends on what you’re looking for—just seeing it from the outside might be enough for some people.

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(Translated by Google) There's a long wait at the entrance if you buy the fast pass; it only speeds up entry. The visit itself is good, but there are too many people inside at the same time. (Original) Beaucoup d'attente a l'entrée si vous prenez le pass rapide celui-ci n'accélère que l'entrée, la visite est bien mais trop de monde a l'intérieur en même temps

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(Translated by Google) A tourist trap! We stood in line for an hour to get into the castle. It was so crowded that you couldn't read or see properly. We were just pushed along the corridors by the throng. The air was incredibly stuffy and it stank because so many people were crammed into such a small space. It also felt very unsafe, as there were no clear escape routes. People were being let in at the entrance without any regard for comfort. (Original) Eine Touristenfalle! Wir haben eine Stunde in der Schlange gestanden um ins Schloss zu kommen. Es war so überfüllt, dass man nicht ordentlich lesen oder schauen konnte. Wir wurden bloß von der Menge durch die Gänge geschoben. Die Luft war furchtbar stickig und es hat gestunken, weil so viele Menschen auf engem Raum waren. Außerdem hat es sich sehr unsicher angefühlt, da es keine freien Fluchtwege gab. Die Leute wurden am Eingang immer weiter rein gelassen, ohne Rücksicht auf Comfort.

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I'm a fan of history and historic monuments and unfortunatly Bran Castle fails to deliver on that front. Bran Castle in its current state barely resembles it's historical self from the inside, save for a few pieces of furniture belonging to queen Marie (which qualifies only as very recent history) everything has been repainted and replaced. The information signs on the wall are both long and lacking in any interesting information missing both possible target demographics. The entrance line is very long, we waited about an hour to enter. If you decided to go anyway I reccomend not buying the time tunnel it's simply an elevator with screens and the explenations at the bottom are lacking, the torture room might be worth it though, I enjoyed some of the experience but it has some disturbing descriptions of mutilation the worst of which are mutilation of the female genitals which definately aren't for everyone, most of the the torture devices on display are actually of austrian origin and have very little to do with Bran Castle historically.

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(Translated by Google) About a 40-minute wait before entering the castle... and then just the same thing over and over again. It's so crowded it becomes dangerous. The castle's corridors and rooms are small, creating a bottleneck effect every 10 meters. Stuck in the throng, you can barely breathe in some rooms, making it impossible to take photos or even read the descriptions. You're pushed forward by the people behind you. If you faint in the middle of the castle, you could die before help arrives. All this for €18 per person, and so little to see inside. (Original) Environ 40 min de file d'attente avant d'entrer dans le château...et finalement continuer la même chose. Il y a tellement de monde que ça en devient dangereux. Les couloirs et pièces du château sont petits donc ça crée un effet entonnoir tous les 10m. Coincé dans la foule on peut à peine respirer dans certaines pièces, impossible de prendre des photos ou même lire les descriptifs. Vous êtes poussés pour avancer par les suivants derrière vous qui arrivent. Si vous faites un malaise au milieu du château vous avez le temps de mourir avant l'arrivée des secours. Le tout pour 18€/pers et si peu à voir à l'intérieur.

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Overrated and overcrowded – not worth the price We arrived on Monday at 12:00, right at opening time, and the place was already overcrowded. Bran Castle is unfortunately overrated. The entrance fee is too expensive for what you actually get. Throughout the visit, you’re essentially stuck in a slow-moving line. There’s barely any space or time to read the wall texts, which takes away from the experience. The torture room displays a wide variety of instruments from across Europe to appeal the crowd that came for Dracula. Only visit this part if you have a strong stomach. As for the Time Elevator attraction, it might appeal to very young visitors, but most others will probably find it a waste of additional waiting time. The view from the castle and gardening are amazing.

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Not worth it anymore. You have to pay extra now if you want to go in with the fast lane, otherwise you might wait 1h+ for the entrance. The Dracula exhibition is closed since a long time already and there is only a small part for the mystical background. Of course none of this is written outside. For the torture chamber you also have to pay extra. Yes, for the historical background of Regina Maria it is still interesting. But the whole experience changed to the worse over the last years and is not recommended anymore.

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(Translated by Google) The kids enjoyed it but the line was very long, about an hour and a half. In retrospect, we would have given up. I was less connected. (Original) הילדים נהנו אבל התור היה ארוך מאוד כשעה וחצי. בדיעבד היינו מוותרים. אני פחות התחברתי

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(Translated by Google) We visited the castle today, and only after buying our tickets were we told, in an unfriendly tone, that dogs weren't allowed. There was no sign, and the website provided no information. The staff was very disinterested and unfriendly. Visitors were simply pushed their way through the castle. In front of the castle is a shopping area selling supposedly handmade goods at exorbitant prices. If you're really into tourist traps, this is the place for you. (Original) Wir waren heute am Schloss, erst nachdem wir die Tickets gekauft haben sagte man uns in einem unfreundlichen ton das der hund nicht erlaubt ist, kein Schild und auf der Webseite auch keine Infos. Sehr desinteressiertes und sehr unfreudliches Personal. Man schiebt sich nir so durch das Schloss. Vor dem Schloss eine Einkaufsmeile mit angeblich Handgemachten Zeug zu teuren Preisen. Wer so richtig auf Touristik Mist steht ist hier genau richtig

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(Translated by Google) I recommend arriving as soon as it opens. The areas to visit are cramped. It's already crowded at 11 a.m., and you won't enjoy the tour because you're pushed by the crowds during peak season. So, it's best to get up early and be there when it opens. (Original) Consiglio di arrivare appena apre, le aree da visitare sono strette, già alle 11 c'è ressa e non ti godi il giro perché sei spinto dalla massa se in alta stagione. Quindi meglio alzarsi presto ed essere lì all apertura.

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(Translated by Google) Two hours in line for very little in the end. We even took the time-traveling elevator, and frankly, just to wait in line for another 30 minutes, it's really not worth it. Disappointed with this visit, which we had been looking forward to for a long time. (Original) 2h de file pour pas grand choses au final. On a pris en plus l'ascenseur du temps franchement pour encore une fois faire la file 30 min ça n'en vaut vraiment pas la peine. Déçu de cette visite que nous attendions depuis longtemps .

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(Translated by Google) The castle's only redeeming feature is undoubtedly that it inspired the author of Dracula. Otherwise, there's nothing to recommend. Tickets are expensive, the wait to get in is endless, and the visit consists of following the crowds ahead of you while being jostled by those behind you. The crowds are denser than a concert pit, the rooms are poorly presented, and most of the information panels are rendered illegible by the throngs of people pushing and shoving from one room to the next. My only regret: not turning back before going in. (Original) Le seul atout du château est certainement d'avoir inspiré l'auteur de Dracula. Du reste, rien n'est recommandable. Les billets sont chers, l'attente pour entrer est interminable et la visite consiste à suivre les visiteurs qui vous devancent en étant poussés par ceux qui vous suivent. La foule est plus dense que dans la fosse d'un concert, les salles visités revêtent une mauvaise mise en scène et les panneaux explicatifs sont pour la plupart étant rendus illisibles par la foule qui s'entasse pour passer d'une salle à l'autre. Mon unique regret : ne pas avoir fait demi tour avant d'entrer.

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The castle is nice but you have to wait in line for 30-40 min to take an elevator to go down and see...absolutly nothing, only pictures on the walls and you end up in the survenir store. They trick you at the entrance to buy for the fast lane. 20 lei is the cost to take an elevator. Big scam. Go with standard ticket you wait a lot in line but you get to see the same castle. There are better museums in the Nordic countries and the management should go there to take lessons

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