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2. www.atlasobscura.com › places › poenari-castle-vladPoenari Castle – Wallachia, Romania - Atlas Obscura

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   Jun 14, 2012 · Discover Poenari Castle in Wallachia, Romania: The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Vlad-the-ImpalerVlad the Impaler | Biography, Dracula, Death, & Facts

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Vlad the Impaler (born 1431, Sighișoara, Transylvania [now in Romania]—died 1476, north of present-day Bucharest, Romania) was a voivode (military governor, or prince) of Walachia (1448; 1456–1462; 1476) whose cruel methods of punishing his enemies gained notoriety in 15th-century Europe.

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   • How did Vlad the Impaler become famous?

     Vlad was a voivode (prince) of Walachia (part of modern Romania). Surrounded by enemies that included the Hungarians, the Ottomans, his younger bro...
   • What was Vlad the Impaler’s childhood like?

     Vlad was the second son of Vlad II Dracul. When he was 11 years old, Vlad was sent to the court of the Ottoman sultan Murad II as a hostage. His fa...
   • How did Vlad the Impaler change the world?

     Vlad was a minor player during the early period of Ottoman domination of what is today Romania. He likely would have remained a historical curiosit...
   • How did Vlad the Impaler die?

     In 1476 Vlad was ambushed by an Ottoman patrol and killed. He was reportedly decapitated, and his head was sent to the sultan in Constantinople as...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Poenari_CastlePoenari Castle - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Alternative names: Citadel of Țepeș Vodă, Citadel of Negru Vodă
   • Diameter: 60 m

   • Construction started: 1453

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vlad_the_ImpalerVlad the Impaler - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Mother: Eupraxia of Moldavia (?)
   • Father: Vlad II of Wallachia

   • Successor: Vladislav II

7. blog.eftours.com › article › dracula-vlad-the-imVlad the Impaler's castles and landmarks: Top 5 locations to ...

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   • 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.

8. rolandia.eu › en › blogPoenari Castle | Vlad the Impaler’s impenetrable fortress

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   The legendary Poenari Castle is perched atop a cliff like an eagle's nest, at an altitude of over 800m. Poenari was the Fortress of the infamous Transylvanian Voievode, Vlad the Impaler, and it can only be reached by climbing a stairway of 1480 stone steps.

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   What was Vlad's Castle?

   • Vlad’s castle was Poenari Castle. It is located in the middle of present-day Romania, about 100 miles northwest of Bucharest. Poenari Castle sits on top of a cliff that overlooks the Arges River. It was originally home to the Basarab rulers. The Basarabs were an important royal Wallachian family.

   Poenari Castle: Visit The Castle of Vlad the Impaler

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   Does Poenari deserve the title 'Dracula's Castle'?

   • In the 2020 documentary "Romania: Seeking Dracula’s Castle", the presenters declare that Poenari deserves the title ‘Dracula’s Castle’ as it has the ‘heart’ of Vlad III. Numerous legends and stories about Poenari Castle have survived over the centuries.

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   Why did Dracula Love Poenari Castle?

   • The true Dracula, (Turk-impaling Prince of Wallachia as opposed to the sultry blood sucker) fell in love with Poenari Castle in the 15th century, and realizing its potential as a major stronghold with an amazing vantage point, consolidated and fixed up the crumbling fortress, making it one of his main places of residence.

   Poenari Castle – Wallachia, Romania - Atlas Obscura

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   Is Poenari a real castle?

   • 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. After his death, the castle was abandoned and has been in ruin ever since.

   Vlad the Impaler's castles and landmarks: Top 5 locations to visit

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10. tourinromania.com › reasons-to-visit-romaniaPoenari Castle: Visit The Castle of Vlad the Impaler

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    Vlad’s castle was Poenari Castle. It is located in the middle of present-day Romania, about 100 miles northwest of Bucharest. Poenari Castle sits on top of a cliff that overlooks the Arges River. It was originally home to the Basarab rulers. The Basarabs were an important royal Wallachian family.