Bran Castle

Bran Castle
Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle)
The first documented mentioning of Bran Castle is the act issued by Louis I of Hungary on 19 November 1377

If you provide proof of your disability and those of a carer, free admission is given.
Parking which is paid to an attendant is just outside the castle gates, there are lovely Romanian craft & food stalls just outside but these command a tourist price, however there is a traditional bakery on this road with great treats and at a good price
It is a bit of a climb up to the entrance to the castle, there is automated ticket scanner with turnstile to gain admission.
The castle has a general lack of resting seats, it can get very busy and a sheep herding system seems to happen as busy times.

We spent about 2 hours at the castle, very enjoyable but feel it's lacking more history & heritage explanation, they seem to focus on the Dracula image


If you would like to see more about Bran http://www.bran-castle.com

List Of Castles In Wales ... Seen 41 so far!

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Beaumaris Castle  ✓
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Conwy Castle, Aberconwy & Colwyn  ✓
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Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire ✓
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Kidwelly Castle, Carmarthenshire  ✓
 

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Laugharne Castle, Carmarthenshire  ✓
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Raglan Castle, Gwent  ✓

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Tenby Castle, Pembrokeshire  ✓
 Tretower Castle & Court, Powys  ✓

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Weobley Castle, Swansea ✓

 White Castle, Monmouthshire ✓

Wroxeter Roman City

There is a large parking area on the same level as the ticket office, with a short walk to gain entrance

Included in the ticket office, is a nice sized english heritage shop and a interesting museum, which houses history and finds from the site. Available is a good audio guide to take round with you

There a few steps around the site following the audio guide you get a good feel for the site.

Because it's mostly outdoors this site is not really ideal on wet days.

Dogs allow but not in the shop / museum or roman house

Toilets on site
A few benches including picnic benches
Best Bit - I love the fact that Watling Street ran through this Roman City.

See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wroxeter-roman-city/

Rome Wasn't built in a day ( see below)

Rome wasn't built in a day, Channel 4 program
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/rome-wasnt-built-in-a-day

6 Builders plus a few local helpers, recreated a roman villa on the site
as a English heritage learning tool
You can walk round the villa and understand building techniques