{"id":123713,"date":"2016-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/bran-castle-is-on-the-list-of-the-most-impressive-castles-and-palaces-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:04:50","slug":"bran-castle-is-on-the-list-of-the-most-impressive-castles-and-palaces-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/bran-castle-is-on-the-list-of-the-most-impressive-castles-and-palaces-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Bran Castle is on the list of the most impressive castles and palaces in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"
The website thrillist.com has created a list of the most impressive castles and palaces in Europe. Among these 14 medieval buildings is Bran Castle, from Romania.<\/div>\n
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Here is the list of the 14 edifices:<\/div>\n
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– Mont Saint-Michel Abbey in Normandy, France <\/div>\n
– Bran Castle, Romania – Bran Castle served as a source of inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel, but Vlad the Impaler spent only a short period of time there, as noted by the Thrillist website. Beyond the story of the place, the castle is a medieval fortress with an interesting history, which tourists can discover during organized tours through secret tunnels and dark rooms. <\/div>\n
– Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal<\/div>\n
– Hohenzollern Castle, Germany <\/div>\n
– Hohenwerfen Castle in Werfen, Austria<\/div>\n
– Carreg Cennen Castle in Trapp, Wales <\/div>\n
– Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany<\/div>\n
– Guedelon Castle in Burgundy, France<\/div>\n
– Predjama Castle in Predjama, Slovenia <\/div>\n
– Palace of Versailles, France<\/div>\n
– Coca Castle in Segovia, Spain <\/div>\n
– Windsor Castle, England<\/div>\n
– Prague Castle, Czech Republic <\/div>\n
– Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych, Poland.<\/div>\n

Source: Adevarul<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Where is Bran Castle located?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bran Castle is located in Romania and is recognized as one of the country’s most famous medieval fortresses.<\/p>\n

What is the connection between Bran Castle and Dracula?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The castle inspired Bram Stoker’s novel, although the historical figure Vlad the Impaler only stayed there for a brief period.<\/p>\n

What can visitors see at Bran Castle?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visitors can explore the medieval structure through guided tours that feature secret tunnels and historic, dark rooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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