Bran Castle at dusk
“There was a great tomb, more stately than all the others, enormous and of noble proportions. On it was written a single word: Dracula.
The 1897 novel written by Bram Stoker was and still is one of the great titles of literature, in fact, has never been out of circulation and new editions appear every year.
The vampire genre has a quintessential prototype, and that is count dracula de Stoker: a being that feeds on human blood, does not reflect in mirrors, flees from crucifixes and garlic and he lives in a sinister castle in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania.
To create the character, the Irish writer was inspired by the figure of Vlad III, born Vlad Draculea and better known as Vlad the Impaler, Prince of Wallachia (which together with Moldavia and Transylvania constituted the kingdom of Romania) in the fifteenth century.
**And if there is an unavoidable stop in Romania for fans of Dracula, that is Bran Castle ** , a medieval fortress that bears a strong resemblance to the abode of the vampire described in the novel, although there is no evidence that Vlad III lived there-
However, Would you dare to visit him on Halloween night and attend his terrifying party? If so, keep reading!
Bran Castle in Romania
BRAN'S CASTLE
"The castle is on the very edge of a terrible precipice (...) As far as the eye can see, only a sea of green treetops can be seen, with the occasional crack where there is an abyss. Here and there they look silver threads of the rivers that pass through deep gorges through the forest”.
This is how Stoker describes Count Dracula's castle in his novel, and Bran Castle, located in the gorge that bears the same name, is the one that most closely resembles to this description. Hence, it has become a real tourist attraction.
And what better plan to celebrate the most terrifying night than within the walls of this castle? On November 2nd, Bran Fortress will host a Halloween Party only for the brave.
The dramatic entrance to Bran Castle
THE MOST SCARY HALLOWEEN
“Halloween party will take place from 7:00 p.m. And there are several options to choose from. the Bran Castle team tells Traveler.es
First of all, it's the entrance to the night tour , whose price is 70 lei for adults and 35 lei for children (about 15 and 7.5 euros respectively).
“In addition to the Halloween decorations, this year's event comes with a unique sensory experience: spooky music and sounds, meeting Count Dracula himself and his friends, the creatures of the night; and of course, sweets for the children”, comment from Bran Castle.
"The dim lighting, the creaking floorboards and the red wine they will add the final touch to the atmosphere”, they conclude.
you can also choose the combined ticket (180 lei, about 38 euros), which includes the night tour followed by the Halloween party. “Available only for people over 18 years of age”, they point out.
For a complete and most terrifying experience, sign up for gourmet Halloween dinner at the castle restaurant (320 lei, about 67 euros) .
Also, the most daring visitors can dare with the time tunnel: an elevator ride with a multimedia show accompanied by a shot of black vodka.
Of course, “the entrances to the time tunnel they can only be purchased inside the Contele Gift Shop, in the inner courtyard of the castle. We sell a maximum of 80 tickets per hour”, they tell us from Bran Castle.
The combined ticket plus the Halloween Gourmet Dinner package includes free access to the time tunnel.
The Halloween party will be held on November 2
A PARTY FOR THE CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
The Halloween party will take place between 9pm and 5am, in the tent located in the Royal Park. And it is not suitable for all audiences.
From Bran Castle they warn Traveler.es: “Be careful if you suffer from claustrophobia or sensitivity to flashing lights and loud noises!”
And they continue: “Besides, low temperatures and the fact that stairs and alleys can be slippery must be taken into account. For your safety, you must listen to the instructions of the castle staff.”
“Welcome to my abode. Enter freely, of your own free will, and leave some of the happiness it brings." Count Dracula
Do you accept the invitation?
You can purchase your tickets here.
Halloween among vampires and creatures of the night!