Bran

The Bran Pass defines the setting of Bran — lying between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains, it has long connected Transylvania with Wallachia and gives the settlement a distinctly alpine character. Bran Castle rises above the village on a rocky outcrop, a medieval fortress built by the people of Brașov in the late 14th century to guard this strategic route. It became a royal residence after 1920, when it was given to Queen Marie of Romania. The castle’s later association with Dracula has made Bran internationally known, though its history is rooted in trade, defence and the Romanian monarchy. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bran and the Brașov region relate to their surroundings.

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