The story behind the place
A royal document of 1377 authorised the Saxons of Brașov to build the castle at Bran. Completed in 1388, the fortress guarded a mountain passage and served a customs role. Its irregular rock and connected towers offer a more grounded story than the Dracula legends often attached to its name.
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- Bran Castle — institutional history and visitor informationBran Castle official operator
