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Poenari Castle (Romanian pronunciation: [po.eˈnarʲ]), also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenari in Romanian), is a ruined castle in Romania which was a home of Vlad the Impaler. The citadel is situated on top of a mountain and accessed by climbing 1,480 concrete stairs.
Vlad III, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler (Romanian: Vlad Țepeș [ˈ v l a d ˈ ts e p e ʃ]) or Vlad Dracula (/ ˈ d r æ k j ʊ l ə,-j ə-/; Romanian: Vlad Drăculea [ˈ d r ə k u l e̯a]; 1428/31 – 1476/77), was Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death in 1476/77.
- Bran Castle. Bran Castle is perhaps the most famous Dracula location and is now one of the most respected national landmarks in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia.
- Poenari Fortress. Considered to be the real castle of Dracula, Poenari Fortress is located on a cliff in the village of the Arefu commune. It was built at the turn of the 13th century by the rulers of Wallachia and in the 15th century it was made a primary fortress by Vlad the Impaler.
- Sighisoara. Dating back to the 6th century B.C., Sighisoara is a small city in Transylvania and still stands as one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe.
- Old Princely Court. Located in Bucharest, Romania’s capital city, Old Princely Court is right in the center of town. Also called Curtea Veche, it was built as a place of residence for Vlad the Impaler and now operates as a museum.
Jun 14, 2012 · Discover Poenari Castle in Wallachia, Romania: The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.
Though many myths have been connected to him in connection with the Dracula myth, most historians agree that Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler, never set foot in Castle Bran, which was neither a friendly place for him to visit nor under his rule. It was once believed that he was imprisoned there after he was captured by the ...
Apr 8, 2024 · How about Dracula? Who inspired this character? Let’s examine the historical roots of the legendary vampire. Although Dracula is an imaginary creation, Stoker named his infamous character after a real person: Vlad Tepes (the Impaler). Vlad the Impaler was Prince of Wallachia between 1431 and 1476.
Hidden by a lush forest and perched on top of a cliff at an altitude of 850 meters, you will find Poenari Castle, the residence of Vlad the Impaler also known as Vlad Dracula or Vlad III, a ruling prince of Wallachia (Romania’s region South of the Romanian Carpathian Mountains) in the 15th century.
