4.0Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)(6.059 reviews)from $20.23 - Great experience Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • Castles
Bran Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania, and is known as the home of Count Dracula. The 14th-century hillside castle and fortress, however, actually houses a collection of furniture and artworks that once belonged to Marie, Romania’s last queen. Tour the eerie castle—including the infamous torture room—and decide for yourself what's fact or fiction. Located about 120 miles away from Bucharest, the castle and Transylvania are a great day trip from the capital, especially for lovers of medieval history and vampires. While you're there, don’t forget to get a few spooky souvenirs from the gift shops at the castle's entrance. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.0Rasnov Citadel(1.085 reviews) - A nice example of a fortified community Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Discover the rich history and culture of Râșnov by visiting the iconic Râșnov Fortress, located at Str. Cetății nr. 17. The fortress, one of the most important historical monuments in Romania, is currently undergoing a major restoration process. Today, visitors can explore the Fortress Garden, where they can take in stunning views of the surrounding landscape and learn more about the fortress's history through informative displays and exhibits. Built by Saxons and Teutonic knights during the 1211-1225 Crusade, the Râșnov Fortress has stood the test of time, resisting invasions by the Tatars in 1335 and the Ottomans in 1421. It served as a refuge for the Râșnov community until the 18th century and is a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.See more..
4.5Castelul Corvinilor(973 reviews) - One of Europe's largest castles, a must see in Romania Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi Castle or Hunedoara Castle, is a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, Romania. It is one of the largest castles in Europe and is featured as one of the Seven Wonders of Romania. Although it is mostly in renovations, i have visited this place many times, and is always on the list when in the area (even if we do not go inside). History, medieval castle, museums. 2 hours is plenty to visit the whole castle (if you do not count the adjacent museums which are included in the ticket price).See more..
5.0Cetatea Alba Iulia(673 reviews) - Alba Carolina Citadel Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Castles
*** Alba Iulia - Alba Carolina Citadel *** A town coated by the legendary halo of the great historical events that took place within its ancient walls, Alba Iulia has deeply got into the Romanian people's mind and soul. No other Transylvanian town has gathered so many crucial meanings and symbols. With thousands and thousands of years of human existence lying behind it, Alba Iulia represents the charming mirror in which all the ethnic groups of Transylvania can discover their vigor or their traditions of yore. The heart of Alba Iulia is Alba Carolina Citadel. Alba Carolina, the most representative bastion fortress in Romania and Southeast Europe, built upon the initiative of Emperor Charles the VIth of Habsburg, under the supervision of the French-born Austrian field marshal Eugene of Savoy, is wearing its royal robe. A royal citadel, residence of the bishopric, capital of autonomous principality, and a military garrison, Alba Iulia has been during all historical periods the main political, administrative, religious, cultural, and military centre of Transylvania. We invite you to visit The Other Capital of Romania.See more..
I enjoyed my visit at Fagaras Fortress. I wanted to visit it a few years back but it was on renovation. The renovations are still hapening today but you can visit the inside of the fortress which has a very interesting museum and a very beautiful Tower Hall. The museum was interesting, well preserved and maintained, everything looked nice: it had also English translations for foreign visitors. The price of the ticket was 20 RON per person I definitely found it interesting and worth a visit if you are nearby FagarasSee more..
4.0Oradea Fortress(248 reviews) - Great museum and Old World Textiles Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles • Military Bases & Facilities
ORADEA MEDIAEVAL FORTRESS HISTORY AND EVENTS WITNESSING THE PASSAGE OF TIME If nowadays we can hear about history in school and see it in museums, this is the best place to feel it. The fortress has witnessed the passage of time and continues to keep its old charm. It tells everlasting stories and passes on to its visitors some of the history it knows. The Fortress of Oradea is nowadays the living proof of those historical times and it continues to remind everyone of what it used to represent. Also, it is one of the symbols of the city along Crișul Repede river and the heart of its cultural events. LIVING HISTORY! The Mediaeval music concerts held here will take you back to an atmosphere of already forgotten times, while fighting demonstrations and guided tours accompanied by weapon and armour presentations will steal your attention. The Fortress is no longer literally under siege, but still there are many tourists and local people visiting it, our of a wish to live a bit of real history. Here are some of the new functions of the Fortress: - the City Museum - the Museum of Bread - the Bakery, dating more than 3 centuries back - cafés - traditional restaurantsSee more..
4.0Fortress of Deva(237 reviews) - Best attraction in Deva Spent 2-3 hours Castles
Deva is my hometown so I strongly suggest to go visit the fortress by foot, it's a great, not difficult 30 min walk. The refurbishment they did is amazing, it looks much better now and gives many more things to see. Also, more description of the fortress is displayed as you visit it. From the top you have a full view of the city in the middle of a peace oasis, as usually it's not crowded. See more..
