Bran Castle is a castle in Bran, Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania, and a filming location for Romania: Seeking Dracula's Castle (2020). Built in from 1377 (stone castle charter).
Location: Bran, Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania
Verified facts
- Appeared in Romania: Seeking Dracula's Castle (movie, 2020) — as First castle visited on screen, contrasting Dracula tourism with the history of Vlad the Impale
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15334, SRC-15335 - Built in from 1377 (stone castle charter)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15334, SRC-16694, SRC-17208 - Historic designation: National monument of Romania
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15334, SRC-16693, SRC-17209
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15334 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15335 — https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/romania-seeking-dracula-s-castle-documentary-film-review (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16693 — https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelul_Bran (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16694 — https://www.bran-castle.com/en/fortareata-bran/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17208 — https://www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/bran-castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17209 — https://ghidulmuzeelor.cimec.ro/id.asp?k=150&-castelul-bran-brasov= (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Bran Castle connected to Romania: Seeking Dracula's Castle?
Bran Castle, in Bran, Brașov County, Transylvania, has a documented connection to Romania: Seeking Dracula's Castle. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Bran Castle located?
Bran Castle is located in Bran, Brașov County, Transylvania.