An old castle in Romania known as "Dracula's Castle" because it is linked with the image of the castle in the novel Dracula. It is a popular tourist spot associated with vampire legends.
Legend Site
Bran Castle
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| Encyclopedia | Vampires |
|---|---|
| Location | Romania Bran |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
The dead said to rise from their graves at night and drink human blood. Derived from Eastern European folklore, they caused a "vampire panic" in the 18th century. Bram Stoker's novel Dracula fixed today's image.