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This stone relief plaque commemorates István Bocskai Kismarjai (1557 to 1606), a Hungarian statesman. He was head of the County of Bihar and Prince of Transylvania and Hungary between 1605 and 1606. As one of the most important generals of Hungary, which was then divided into three parts, he became the political leader who determined the future of the Principality of Transylvania.

The origins of Bran Castle (German: Törzburg) date back to the early 13th century, when it was initially built as a wooden fortress called Dietrichstein by the Teutonic Knights under the patronage of King Andrew II of Hungary to defend the strategically important pass between Transylvania and Wallachia against invading troops. In 1377, the Transylvanian Saxons of Kronstadt (Brașov) were granted the privilege of building a stone castle. This example of medieval architecture underwent numerous alterations and expansions over the centuries. In the 1920s, the castle became the residence of Queen Marie of Romania, who significantly altered and modernized its interior. Bran Castle's connection to the Dracula legend is a fascinating blend of history, literature, and folklore. Largely a product of the 20th century, this connection owes much to the atmospheric descriptions in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula." Although Stoker never visited Romania, his depiction of Dracula's castle was inspired by descriptions of Eastern European castles—and Bran Castle, with its dramatic location and menacing appearance, fits this vision remarkably well.

A kind of heart of the place.

on the market square

You can lose a good hour getting in here because there are so many tourists. There are also scammers who sell skip-the-line tickets for higher prices. Such a thing does not exist...

You can find this monument in the castle courtyard and you can see what the castle used to look like. There are also many places where you can learn about its history.

There are a few places where you can get a good view of the castle and the courtyard. The place is good for taking some pictures. If there are a lot of people, you might have to wait.

Great cycling path along the road between 2 hills. I recommend this to cyclists 🚴