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Bran Castle
Known as 'Dracula's Castle,' though Vlad Tepes likely never lived here. Queen Marie of Romania loved it. Strange phenomena occur in the secret passages. Tourists report feeling watched by something ancient.
1377 - Present
Bran, Transylvania, Romania
10000+ witnesses
Bran Castle is Transylvania’s most famous—and marketed—haunted castle.
The Castle
According to historical records:
Bran Castle:
- Built 1377
- Perched on cliff
- Strategic location
- Became “Dracula’s Castle”
- Tourist phenomenon
The Dracula Connection
The truth:
- Vlad Tepes probably never lived here
- May have passed through
- Stoker’s novel made connection
- Marketing did the rest
- But something IS here
Queen Marie
Actual resident:
- Romanian Queen
- Restored the castle
- Loved it deeply
- Died 1938
- Her presence felt
The Secret Passages
Hidden corridors:
- Throughout castle
- Used for escape
- Now accessible
- Strange feelings
- Cold spots
The Hauntings
Visitors report:
- Feeling watched
- Strange sounds
- Temperature changes
- Movement in periphery
- Unsettling energy
Beyond Dracula
Real history:
- Centuries of violence
- Strategic battles
- Prisoners held
- People died
- Energy accumulated