We absolutely loved Transylvania. We went expecting something spooky and very Dracula -centric, but what we found was beautiful wilderness, towns, history, and maybe one or two legends. Brasov turned out to be one of our favorite places in the world. The old town is busy enough to be interesting, but quiet enough to feel cozy and comfortable. The hike up to the Brasov sign was unexpectedly difficult - but only because we took the wrong route up. If you're looking for the more leisurely path - head to funicular and follow the trail that starts there. Or just take the funicular up (on a day it's operating!).
We had heard Bran Castle would be a letdown - it was supposed to be unbearably crowded, small, and sparse. Not to mention, Dracula is a figment of Bram Stokers imagination. The "real" Dracula never even lived in Bran Castle. As luck would have it, a Tuesday afternoon in October is the PERFECT time to go. We often found ourselves standing in rooms and stairwells completely alone which really allowed us to take it all in. Go to Bran Castle in the off season (which is also Halloween season!) if you can.
And last but not least, Peles Castle was a palace we had never heard of until we started searching for top places to visit in Transylvania. Wow, it blew us away. We've been to several palaces throughout Europe but this one was the most detailed we can recall. Unfortunately the only way to get in to Peles seemed to be via a tour. And unlike Bran Castle, it was crowded and you were always following your tour leader. So it didn't leave much space or time to linger in a room and really really admire all of the details. You could probably sit in a chair for an hour and still keep noticing different carvings and flourishes.
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30 окт 2019