Bran Castle is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Brașov. The castle was built by Saxons in 1377 who were given the privilege by Louis I of Hungary. It is a national monument and landmark in Transylvania. The fortress is on the Transylvanian side of the historical border with Wallachia, on road DN73.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle
The castle in 2012
The eastern shield wall, view from the main walkway
Brașov is a city in Transylvania, Romania and the county seat of Brașov County.
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