Mythical Dracula’s castle up for sale, could fetch $135 million
July 5, 2007
I have always fantasized of owning a castle but sadly, my account balance doesn?t lets me do so. But, if you are the one with heaps of money floating around, you could buy one. The legendary and mythic Bran Castle, or prevalently known as Dracula?s Castle in Transylvania has been put on sale by an heir of Romania?s former royal family who hopes to get a buyer who will respect the property and its history.
Built on 200 ft. tall rock, the castle has 57 inviting rooms, courtyard, and underground passages. It is said that Prince Vlad the Impaler, the ferocious warlord who inspired Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” character, lived in this castle for one night in 1400s. Digging a bit deep into the past, the Bran castle is believed to be originally built as a stronghold by the Teutonic Knights in 1212. From 1920 to 1948, the castle became the residence of royal family.
Presently, the historical castle is operating as a museum of medieval arts and about 450,000 people visit the castle every year. And yes, do remember that you will be greeted by bats flying around the ramparts at twilight. Anyway, pricing hasn?t been announced but the historical Dracula?s castle is expected to fetch at least $135 million. Wish I could but Alas?!
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too bad i don’t have 135 million =/ kinda cool castle tho
It is a pretty cool looking pad!
I can’t afford to buy it, but could I just rent out a room?
I promise not to disturb that old coffin in the basement.
You guys want to pool our money to buy it? I got $200.
Lol, I’ll chip in another $200 .. I think we just bought 1 tile from the bath room!
it would be pretty sketch bringing a girl back to your castle
I have been there. Its OK i guess, but when you go you learn that the Castle was not actually visited by “Dracula”. Interestingly, when I was there someone did fall down the steps that were shown in the picture. I would say, however, the whole estate is probably worth more than what it is listed as.
looks cool, I would love to have castle. I would bring it up in conversations…”Yea I got a summer castle bitches!!! beats the hell out of your cabin” if only I had $135 million, but Vlad only spent one night in it??
Looks a bit drafty to me. I wonder what the eco-rating would be, especially during the winter?