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Cetatea Feldioara, also known as Marienburg, is a medieval fortress located in the town of Feldioara, in the Brașov County of Romania. The fortress was originally built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, a medieval German Roman Catholic religious order, and was expanded and strengthened over the centuries by subsequent owners. The fortress played an important role in the defense of the region against invading armies, and was also used as a residence by local nobility and as a market center. The fortress was damaged during the Ottoman invasion in the 16th century, but was later repaired and expanded by the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 18th century. Today, the fortress is a popular tourist attraction, and has undergone a significant restoration process. Visitors can explore the fortress's towers, walls, and courtyard, as well as visit an exhibition on the history of the fortress. Feldioara is a small town located in the Carpathians with a unique location and historical heritage. The fortress is surrounded by beautiful mountains with a lot of touristic tracks. The fortress and the town are a very good spot for history, culture and nature lover.

Citadel of Fagaras (also known as Fagaras Fortress or Fagaras Castle) is a medieval fortress located in the city of Fagaras, in Transylvania, Romania. It is one of the largest and best-preserved fortresses in Romania, and it is an important historical and architectural monument. The citadel was built in the 14th century by the rulers of Transylvania, as a defense against the Ottoman Empire. The fortress is surrounded by a moat. The fortress has several towers and gates, and it also includes a palace and a church. The palace was used as a royal residence, and the church was used by the fortress' garrison. During its history, the citadel served as a strategic military stronghold, a royal residence and it was also used as a prison. The fortress was sieged and conquered multiple times, and it was damaged by fire and by earthquakes. The citadel is currently open to the public, and it is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the fortress' various rooms, which include a great hall, a chapel, a prison, and a torture chamber, among other things. The fortress also includes a museum that features displays of medieval weapons and artifacts. In the last years, the fortress underwent a significant restoration process, to bring it to its former glory. The fortress is considered as a must-see attraction in Transylvania, both for its history and architectural importance.

Castle Corvin (also known as Corvin Castle or Hunyad Castle) is a Gothic-Renaissance castle located in the city of Hunedoara, in Transylvania, Romania. The castle is considered to be one of the most important and impressive castles in Europe, and it is often referred to as the "Dracula Castle", although it has no connection to the legend of Dracula. The castle was built in the 14th century by John Hunyadi, a Romanian nobleman and military leader, and it was later expanded and renovated in the 15th and 16th centuries. The castle is known for its striking architecture, which combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. The castle has several towers, a drawbridge, and an inner courtyard, and it is surrounded by a moat. During its history, the castle served as a fortification, a royal residence, and a prison. It was also the site of several battles and sieges. The castle was used as a prison until the 18th century, after which it fell into disrepair. The castle was then used as a source of building materials, and many of its stones were taken to construct other buildings. In the 20th century, the Romanian government began to restore the castle, and today it is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can tour the castle's various rooms, which include a great hall, a chapel, a prison, and a torture chamber, among other things. Many part of Castle was used as a film set for several movies like The Last Crusade of Indiana Jones, Van Helsing, and many more. It's a popular tourist destination and a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Transylvania. It offers a unique glimpse into the history of the region and its people.

Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, is a medieval fortress located in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, near the border with Serbia. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its association with the legend of Count Dracula. The castle is located in the town of Bran, which is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) south of the city of Brașov. The castle was built in the 14th century by the Teutonic Knights, and it was later used as a fortified border outpost by the Transylvanian Saxons. The castle is a large, imposing structure that sits on a hilltop overlooking the village of Bran. It has several towers, a drawbridge, and a courtyard, and it is surrounded by a fortified wall. In 1920, the castle was inherited by Habsburg princess Marie, who was an daughter of Queen Elizabeth of Romania. She opened the castle for the public, and it was transformed into a museum of medieval art and weaponry. Bran Castle is often associated with the legend of Count Dracula, a vampire from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula". Although Stoker never visited Romania, he based the character of Count Dracula on the historical figure of Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler, who was Prince of Wallachia (a region in Romania) in the 15th century. Vlad was famous for his cruelty, and he is said to have impaled thousands of his enemies on wooden stakes. The Bran castle is often linked to Vlad the Impaler, despite the fact that Vlad probably never lived there, but visited in multiple ocassions. Bran Castle is one of the most famous and popular tourist attractions in Romania. It is a great place to visit if you are interested in the history and legends of Transylvania, and it offers a unique glimpse into medieval life and culture in Romania.

Feldioara, Romania Fortress. 09-2022

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