ブラショフの洞窟・トップ13

城は、その厚い城壁の背後にある豊かな歴史を隠した、堀のある絵のように美しい姿をしています。ここでは、壮大なホール、（新しい）古い家具や調度品、古いイコン、様々な時代のガラス製品など、数多くのものが見つかります。

The medieval Sükösd-Bethlen Castle has been documented since 1636. During the communist era, it was managed by the municipality's CAP (Communal Works Association), used as a stable and grain store, and partially demolished to allow access for machinery. The castle was partially restored in the 1990s. Although the exterior appears to be in good condition, the interior remains unusable; entry is at your own risk. The building is managed by a local family; tours are available by calling the telephone number posted at the castle gate.

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.

In the Ethnographic Park of Bran, after fighting your way through the hustle and bustle of the souvenir market, you can admire historical buildings from the region.

The Graft Bastion (Bastionul Graft), known in German as the "Gate Bastion" because of its shape, was part of the Brașov Fortress and was built between 1515 and 1521. The Saddlers' Guild was responsible for its maintenance and defense. The bastion was intended to connect the fortress's soldiers with the White Tower, located in front of the city walls. Access to the tower was provided by a bridge leading up the slope to its entrance. A severe flood on August 24, 1809, severely weakened the outer enclosure wall, so in 1822 it was given three supporting arches over the stream. In the 20th century, the wall was breached, and two of the arches and part of the wall disappeared. Today, the bastion houses a section of the Historical Museum. The path to the White Tower has been rebuilt over a series of steps leading steeply up the slope of Warta Hill.

Apart from all this, there are no other highlights in the surrounding area, so feel free to stop by.

free entry

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...