The state of Romania wants to Buy Dracula’s Castle
The castle was confiscated from the Habsburgs by the communists after World War II and just last year the former royal family got it back through restitution. The fortress was never actually part of the Dracula novel by Bram Stoker’. However, Romania’s 15th century ruler Vlad Tepes who visited there, served as an inspiration for the author to write it. Ever since then the castle has been a tourist attraction.
Oh i was about to forget about the the price tag Romanian have in mind. And it is 60 million Euros.
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May 22nd, 2007 at 6:55 am
i think that the Bran Castle / Draculas Castle should not be bought, this castle should be left how it is today. This castle is a historical landmark and there should be no one living in it, Transylvania should own it and have it not to be boughten…
There was alot of historical background in this castle. Just leave it alone.
June 5th, 2007 at 4:56 am
Ohhhh!!!!!!!! Just leave it for Dracula’s greatest fans like me.
We want nobody to buy it. It should be open to all the fans of Dracula.
July 5th, 2007 at 1:49 am
if i had 60 milion i would by it but idont think it should be sold
July 9th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
No dont sell it, this was an inspiration for my kind, do not sell it un less you can find another like Vlad, this is to great of a landmark and should be a walk in tour, who knows what spirits lie within the boundary walls, DO NOT SELL IT
July 27th, 2007 at 7:07 am
Well the fact that Romania wants to buy it does not state whether or not it will be for public or private use. I once had a chance to stay there for Halloween but turned it down, Being half Romanian I do regret my choice but I am glad to know that there are still tours within the castle. If selling it means that it is private then no. I believe that The Counts castle should be preserved as historical but used so that Romania has a wonderful income coming in to bring diversity in finance and culture to their area.
I love the Mystery of his castle as well as his home.
Sincerely, Michelle Baker
September 16th, 2007 at 10:04 am
I think that the castle is belongs to Romania and the history of the castle is here to stay i think if someone will buy it will be curse for life because the castle and Romania do not have dracula that was a folklord story invented by a german and i wish that people with more history and brain will understand that. As a Romania i think that what belongs to us it has nothing to do with the rest of the world and that is all . Alexandru
March 28th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Another show of force by the socialist regime called the EU, it has been owned by the Hapsburgs and should stay in the family. Just because Romania wants to get there greedy little hands on something that attracts tourist dosnt make it right. Alexadru what if Romania wants to come in and take away youre home or appartment because they want to own it for the state how would that make you feel?
April 12th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
If Romania buy the castle and takes good care of it, preserve it and keep it in good condition, why not. It’s better than if the castle was being sold to a rich american who will fly the united states flag on top of it…
June 26th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Hey Marty, I’m an American and I don’t appreciate your uncultured comment. Your comment does not represent you or your country well.
Why not everyone take a breather and wait to see what the rightful owners have in mind. Better yet, why not ask them?
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
i dont think it should be bought, it should be left how it its today. its historical, and i dont think anyone has the right to buy it.
October 25th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
So you got a problem with Americans. Do you think we could buy anything…and if so-that we have to put the flag atop all. Bet you hate Americans don’t you.
October 25th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
this castle is for sale, but not for just anyone. the owners have said they will only sell to someone who will keep the castle as is. theres a full museum inside, and is a very beautiful place. The castle where Vlad fled and died is futher up in the mountains and is the very celebrated and more well known castle where he and his wife died.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I think everyone is acting a little foolish. Of course it should be owned by someone, this isn’t the ocean, it’s a house, a really, really big and expensive house but that’s what it is. Also if someone is going to spend 60 mil euro’s (about 125 mill in U.S. dollars) then I’m sure they’re going to take care of it, that is a large investment. I only wished I had the money and I would buy it up in a heartbeat.
November 9th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I SPENT THE NIGHT. IT WAS FUCKIN SCARY.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
first of all Transylvania is a part of Romania…the royal family want’s to sell the place to the state becaus the castle belongs to the romanian people being a heritage of the great voievode Vlad Ţepeș also known as “Vlad the Impaler”.