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Corvin Castle
Vlad the Impaler was imprisoned here for seven years. The dungeons held thousands. Turkish prisoners were promised freedom if they dug a well—after 15 years they completed it, but were killed anyway.
1446 - Present
Hunedoara, Transylvania, Romania
5000+ witnesses
Corvin Castle is one of Europe’s most haunted fortresses.
The History
According to historical records:
Corvin Castle:
- Built 1446
- Gothic-Renaissance fortress
- Held Vlad the Impaler
- Centuries of violence
- Transylvanian landmark
Vlad the Impaler
Famous prisoner:
- Held here 7 years
- Before becoming Dracula
- Dungeon still exists
- His energy remains
- Inspired vampire legend
The Well
Turkish prisoners:
- Promised freedom
- Dug 30 meters deep
- Took 15 years
- Were killed when done
- Their spirits remain
The Bear Pit
For executions:
- Bears kept for killing
- Prisoners thrown in
- Crowd entertainment
- Screams still heard
- Residual energy
The Hauntings
Reported activity:
- Screams from dungeons
- Footsteps on stone
- Cold spots
- Apparitions
- Vlad himself seen
Modern Status
Today:
- Major tourist attraction
- Night tours available
- Activity documented
- Very atmospheric
- Romania’s most haunted