There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than exploring spooky medieval castles in Count Dracula’s home country. Fortunately, Romania has more of them than we can count, and these three can be visited during a single trip.
Peles Castle
This property sits in the very heart of the Carpathian Mountains, and it was built as a summer residence for the Romanian Royal Family. It features around 160 rooms, each one more lavish than the other, decorated in a different style or theme.
Bram Castle
Commonly known as Dracula’s Castle, this Transylvanian fortress once belonged to the famed author of Dracula – Bram Stoker. It’s one of Romania’s most popular landmarks, and every horror lover already has it on their bucket list.
Corvin Castle
This Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara also comes with a pretty dark backstory. According to the legends, it was the place where Vlad the Impaler was held as a prisoner. He later served as inspiration for the character of Dracula due to his reputation for cruelty.