Vlad the Impaler is one of the world’s best known and brutal historical figures. According to the stories, he took death and torture to a new level. He was particularly known for impaling his victims alive on stakes and displaying them outside of his castle. In fact, he was so brutal that he became one of the biggest inspirations for Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel. So, there’s really no wonder that his once home is now one of the creepiest abandoned castles in the world.
Bran Castle in Romania is on the border of Wallachia and Transylvania. It was built in 1378 to defend against Turkish invaders. It is thought to have once been the seat of Vlad Dracula, or Vlad the Impaler as he has come to be known. And as if that wasn’t enough to give you goosebumps, there’s a chapel on the grounds that holds the heart of Queen Marie in a golden casket. This is definitely one of those abandoned castles that you wouldn’t want to be near at night.
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