Reviews for Bran Castle
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(Translated by Google) A shuttle service is available from Brasov to the castle (13 lei). The castle is in excellent condition and draws inspiration from Bram Stoker's life. There's no need to book tickets in advance, and definitely not through Headout (more expensive and the audio guide doesn't match the tour). (Original) Navette possible pour rejoindre le Château depuis Brasov (13 lei). La château est en très bon état et surfe sur l'histoire de Bram Stoker. Pas besoin de réserver les tickets à l'avance et surtout pas via Headout (plus cher et audioguide qui ne correspond pas à la visite).
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(Translated by Google) The castle is simple, with extremely narrow stairs. This leads to queues and crowds. It's a small castle. It gets crowded because of its reputation as Dracula's Castle, but it's nothing special. The entrance fee is 70 lei. Tickets can be purchased from machines at the entrance. The garden is beautiful. There are many shops selling souvenirs around it, and they are more affordable than in Bucharest. (Original) Kale sade, merdivenleri aşırı dar. Bu sebeple sıra ve yoğunluk oluyor. Küçük bir kale. Drakula kalesi şeklinde ünlendiği işin kalabalık oluyor ama bir numarası yok. Giriş ücreti 70 lei. Biletler girişteki makinelerden alınabiliyor. Bahçesi güzel. Etrafında bayağı süs eşyası satan dükkan var ve Bükreş e göre daha uygun.
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We visited as part of a 12+ hr tour out of Bucharest. During the summer, there were massive crowds with a highly commercial area outside with numerous vendors selling their wares. The castle is dark but not so dank in the summer period, and was all that castles, particularly related to Dracula, are expected to be. Stairways are claustrophobic with minimal railings (there were ropes on the walls in places). Stone and wood stairs are well worn from use and the white walls darkened from visitors bracing themselves. Furniture is sparse with no real effort to renovate to its original grandeur. The second floor is the medieval torture area (additional charge) which we did not go to, but peaking through a window, appeared to have the customary instruments from the movies (iron maiden, spiked chair). The tour was relatively short and it was hard to interrupt the flow of visitors. It would not be out of place at a theme park though there is a sense of medieval history here. It was disappointing when the tourguide advised that there was no real vampires, which apparently was fiction authored by Bram Stoker in Ireland who never visited the region and patterned his castles after those in the UK. Bran Castle's notoriety is due to the popularity of Dracula, and it appears that the owner (a descendant of the king who built it) sought to capitalize on the similarity. It is perched on a high hill with a long uphill climb (for seniors) and is as scenic as expected. As part of an organized tour, there was no waiting. Go for the scenery, view, and because it is a castle, but don't expect any substantial historical significance. We went there, but probably wouldn't go again (like the Winchester Mystery House in California, US, but that is another story). Now if I can get Young Frankenstein out of my head.
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(Translated by Google) A bit overrated (Original) Trochę przereklamowane
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(Translated by Google) The English guide was 5 stars plus! Very nice and well explained, with many interesting details, with patience and detailed answers to every question.. (Original) Ghidul pentru limba engleză a fost de 5 stele cu plus! Foarte frumos și bine explicat, cu multe detalii interesante, cu răbdare și răspunsuri detaliate pentru fiecare întrebare..
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(Translated by Google) The excessive commercialism and overcrowding didn't appeal to us. (Original) So und so sehr starker komertz zu überfüllt hat uns nicht so gut gefallen
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(Translated by Google) Nice even if commercial and very busy (Original) Carino anche se commerciale e molto frequentato
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(Translated by Google) A beautiful destination for vampire lovers and especially Dracula. (Original) Bellissima meta per gli amanti dei vampiri e soprattutto Dracula
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(Translated by Google) We paid about 5500 HUF for an adult ticket, the torture chamber could really be included in this price, but we enjoyed it regardless. There were crowds, but there was no problem getting inside, and inside it was only disturbing at one or two viewing points. (Original) Kb 5500Ft-ot fizettünk egy felnőtt belépőért, igazán benne lehetne a kínzókamra is ebben az árban de ettől függetlenül élveztük. Volt tömeg, de befelé sem volt gond illetve bent is csak egy-két kilátópontnál volt zavaró.
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Very busy but nice. I enjoyed learning about the history of the area, especially the torture chamber.
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