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Poenari Castle (Romanian pronunciation: [po.eˈnarʲ]), also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenari in Romanian), is a ruined castle in Romania which was a home of Vlad the Impaler. [2] The citadel is situated on top of a mountain and accessed by climbing 1,480 concrete stairs.
Ruins of Poenari Castle, the scene of a popular tale about Vlad Vlad the Impaler and the Turkish envoys, painting by Theodor Aman. The Cantacuzino Chronicle was the first Romanian historical work to record a tale about Vlad the Impaler, narrating the impalement of the old boyars of Târgoviște for the murder of his brother, Dan. [179]
Despite this, Dracula tourism has made an impact on the country's economy in the past and currently there are multiple attractions within the country. [1] Initially Romania's government did not view Dracula tourism as problematic due to the positive economic change. Romania's historical Vlad the Impaler was the focus of the tours. [2]
Curtea Veche (September 24, 2011) with the bust of Vlad Țepeș Curtea Veche (the Old Princely Court ) was built as a palace or residence during the rule of Vlad III Dracula in 1459. [ 1 ] Archaeological excavations started in 1953, and now the site is operated by the Muzeul Municipiului București in the historic centre of Bucharest , Romania .
The Wallachian ruler Vlad Țepeș (Vlad the Impaler; 1448–1476) does not seem to have had a significant role in the history of the fortress, although he passed several times through the Bran Gorge. At some point, Bran Castle belonged to the Hungarian kings , but due to the failure of King Vladislas II (r. 1471–1516) to repay loans, the city ...
No wonder he was the inspiration for Dracula.
The Animal Project NYC is being challenged with a near-impossible task this week, attempting to find homes for more than a dozen cats by Thursday, Jan. 23. A Bronx woman had been hoarding the cats ...
In Sinaloa in northwestern Mexico, some residents say drug-fueled violence has gotten so bad that they would welcome U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for the U.S. military to go after cartels.