Bran Castle, Gothic castle in Bran, Romania
The stone fortress stands on a 60-meter cliff, featuring multiple towers, interior courtyards, and secret passages connecting different levels of the structure.
The Teutonic Order built the first wooden fortification in 1212, which was later replaced by a stone castle constructed by Saxons in 1377.
Queen Marie transformed the medieval fortress into a royal residence in the 1920s, filling it with artwork, furniture, and decorative objects from her collection.
The castle museum opens daily from 9 AM to 4 PM in winter and 9 AM to 6 PM in summer, with tickets available for purchase online.
The castle includes a time tunnel elevator that transports visitors through different historical periods using multimedia presentations and sound effects.
Location: Brașov
Location: Bran
Inception: 1289
Founders: Teutonic Order
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Website: http://www.bran-castle.com
Address: 495-498 495-498 Str. Moșoiu Traian, general 495-498, sat Bran; comuna Bran 507025 Bran 507025 Bran
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira 12:00-18:00; abril-setembro Terça-feira-Domingo 09:00-18:00; outubro-março 09:00-16:00
Phone: 0268/237.7000268/237.701
Email: office@bran-castle.com;contact@muzeul-bran.ro
Website: http://bran-castle.com
GPS coordinates: 45.51500,25.36710
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:39
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