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	Bran Castle, Romania, Restituted to Archduke Dominic von Habsburg
		Dominic von Habsburg is the heir of Princess Ileana, aunt to former King of Romania Michael I and daughter of Queen Mary and King Ferdinand.
		Bran Castle, which was first documented in 1377, is situated 30 kilometers from Brasov and is an important historical and tourist monument.
		In 1920, it was donated by Brasov County to Queen Marie of Romania, in recognition of her contribution to the unification of Romania in 1918.
	www.roconsulboston.com /Pages/InfoPages/Culture/BranCastle/Restitution.html (723 words)

	Bran, Romania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bran (Hungarian: Törcsvár, German: Törzburg) is a town in Romania, county Braşov.
		In 1498 Bran fell under the jurisdiction of Braşov.
		The castle is a famous spot for tourism, as it inspired the description of the castle in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bran,_Romania (107 words)

	Castles and Palaces Romania : Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle - Romania, Dracula Castle
		Bran Castle was called like that by the name of a village built all along the commerccial road who used to be the meeting place between Wallachia and Transylvania, road situated on the interior side of a mountain pass borded by two massive mountains:Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului Mountains.
		Bran Castle was always included in the touristic guides of the region,because, as the legende says, Dracula used to come here very often.
		Bran Castle was one of the favourite places of Queen Maria whih hart was found kept into a silver case and hided in one of the walls of the construction.
	www.infotravelromania.ro /en/castle.html (396 words)

	Tourism - Carpati Mountains - Bran Castle
		Bran was a trading point during the middle ages; now it's claimed this was the castle of Vlad Tepes, but in fact his castle lies in ruins farther west in Transylvania in the Arges Valley.
		BRAN CASTLE, Situated at 30 Km from Brasov, between the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains, Bran Castle is an important national monument and landmark of the Romanian tourism, due not only to the beauty of the Castle and the landscape but also to the legend of Count Dracula.
		At the end of the XV-th century, the Bran Fortress was subordinated to the authority of the Szeklers Committee, responsile for the defene of the Sout-East of Transylvania, and since the reign of Iancu of Hunedoara, the Fortress passed under the rule of the Voivode of Transylvania.
	www.ici.ro /romania/en/turism/c_bran.html (459 words)

	Bran Castle History of Royal Residence - Travel on Transylvania - Dracula's Info
		The Bran Castle was – next to the Palace from Balcic – the dearest residence of Queen Maria who, due to her imagination, changed the solid and unwelcoming fortress into a warm, modern and comfortable summer dwelling.
		Bran was also the place where, the fall of 1940, the casket with the queen’s heart – brought from the “Stella Maria” chapel from Balcic - is deposited, by care of Princess Ileana, in a specially made niche in the rock besides the old wooden church.
		The joy of the two spouses of spending more time in Romania was short because – under the pretext that the presence of a Habsburg on the territory of Romania might cause unpleasant incidents in Transylvania – King Carol II did not hesitate to ask her sister to establish her residence abroad.
	www.draculas.info /travel_transylvania/bran_castle_history_ii (2158 words)

	Romania-tours
		The first documentary attestation of the Bran Castle is the act issued on November 19, 1377, by Ludovic I D'Anjou giving the inhabitants of Brasov the privilege to build the Citadel "on their own work and expense"...
		At the end of the XVth century, the Bran Fortress was subordinated to the authority of the Szeklers Committee, responsible for the defense of the South-East of Transylvania, and since the reign of Iancu of Hunedoara, the Fortress passed under the rule of the Voivode of Transylvania.
		On December lst, 1920, the Brasov Town council donated the Bran Castle to Queen Marie of Great Romania, as a symbol of gratitude for her contribution to the achievement of the "Great Union" of 1 December 1918.
	www.romania-tours.ro /tourviewsingle.php?sid=51 (2056 words)

	Tourism Romania Turism,Agroturism in Romania internet links
		Agroturism.com - agroturism in Romania, cazare, pensiuni, vacanta, munte, mare, vile, turism rural,...
		Casa Medievala - pensiune rurala in Bran, Romania.
		Pensiunea Hermes - pensiune rurala in Bran, Romania.
	www.geocities.com /pcd0x/tourism.html (2974 words)

	Dracula tours Romania, Peles and Bran castle tours Romania, Dracula's history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		His castle is supposed to be Bran's Castle since its narrow corridors constitute a mysterious labyrinth of ghostly nooks and secret chambers easy to hide a "vampire".
		The Dracula's Castle was built on the edge of the Bran Pass and nowadays lures guests worldwide who wish to partake in the legend of the Count Dracula.
		Sighisoara, situated in Romania center-in Transylvania province, is renewed by its architecture dating from 14th century.
	www.adtour.ro /draculatours_romania.html (971 words)

	deseretnews.com \| 'Dracula' castle returned to royal heir in Romania
		BRAN CASTLE, Romania — A Transylvanian castle famous for its connections to the 15th century medieval ruler who inspired "Dracula" was returned Friday to a Romanian royal heir, more than a half-century after it was seized by the country's communist regime.
		Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania, is loosely associated with Prince "Vlad the Impaler," who inspired the Dracula character in Bram Stoker's classic novel.
		The community of Bran, which had built the fortress in the 14th century to help stave off invasion, gave it to Queen Marie in 1920 to thank her for her efforts in unifying the country.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,635210790,00.html (768 words)

	Romanian Monasteries - Travel to Romania - Pictures, Attractions, Maps, Toursim, Resorts, Accomodations, Vacations
		Romania, situated in Eastern Europe in Balcan Peninsula, with a population of over 22 millions, is bordered to the north and east by Moldova and Ukraine, the southeast by the Black Sea, the south by Bulgaria, the southwest by Serbia and Montenegro and in the west by Hungary.
		Romania, with a long and distinguished history is a treasure of culture, art and natural beauty.
		Romania is the only place in the world where a group of Orthodox monasteries with their fine exterior and interior frescoes, have been preserved and handed down from mediaeval times, and because of their uniqueness and artistic value, were added in 1993 to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List.
	www.romanianmonasteries.org /travelromania.html (637 words)

	Tourism Romania Turism,Agroturism in Romania,Transilvania
		Agroturism Pensiuni turistice, Pensiune agroturistica din Horezu Romania agroturism pensiune turistica, cazari, agroturism in Romania pensiuni turistice trasee turistice montane
		Casa Medievala - pensiune rurala (agroturism) in Bran, Romania - fotografii, oferta, preturi, rezervari
		eBran.ro - Agroturism Bran, Romania: pensiuni Bran, turism rural, cazare Bran in pensiune
	www.globalldb.com /tourism.html (2980 words)

	Lidia's Romani Journal
		This is one of the WWI monuments in Romania.
		This was on the drive from the Bran Castle to The Curtea de Arges Monestary.
		This is in the courtyard of the Bran Castle.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/honor1017/Europe/Romania (904 words)

	Bran Workshop - Bran, Romania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Bran village is located in Brasov county, not far from the Bran Castle, in the Southern Carpathian Mountains.
		Bran area is a nice retreat during the summer for those who love hill walking, cycling and lower temperatures while in the winter it is a skiing resort.
		Foreign tourists are particularly attracted by the Bran Castle, built in the 14th century.
	www.intbau.org /Branworkshop.htm (599 words)

	Castele si palate din Romania: Castelul Bran, Castelul Peles, Castelul Pelisor ..
		Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brasov, Romania, is a national monument and landmark.
		It was inherited by her daughter Princess Ileana of Romania, and was later seized by the Communist government of Romania in 1948.
		Castelul Bran a fost intodeauna inclus in ghidurile turistice ale regiunii,deoarece conform legendei,Dracula obisnuia adesea sa vina aici.
	www.infotravelromania.ro /castele.html (871 words)

	Dracula's Castle - Bran Castle Romania
		Bran Fortress was subordinated to the authority of Szeklers Committee.
		In 1836 Bran became the official border and the defense role of the fortress was no longer a priority.
		His castle is supposed to be Bran's Castle since its narrow corridors constitute a mysterious labyrinth of ghostly nooks and secret chambers easy to hide a "vampire".
	www.brasovtravelguide.ro /en/brasov/surroundings/draculas-castle.php (1134 words)

	Pictures and Postcards from Bran Castle - Romania Postcards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Commonly known as Dracula 's Castle, the Bran Castle was originally a stronghold built by the Knights of Teutonic Order in 1212.
		The first documentary attestation of the Bran Castle is the act issued on November 19, 1377, giving the Saxons of Kronstadt (Brasov) the privilage to build the Citadel.
		The building started in 1378 as a defense against Turks and later became a customs post on the pass between Transylvania and Wallachia.
	www.aboutromania.com /brancastle.html (118 words)

	Romania Overview \| Romania Tour Guide \| iExplore.com
		Romania is bordered to the north and east by Moldova and Ukraine, the southeast by the Black Sea, the south by Bulgaria, the southwest by Serbia and Montenegro and in the west by Hungary.
		Romania’s coastline is along the Black Sea, incorporating the port of Constanta and the Danube Delta.
		All Of Romania - Bran - Brasov - Bucharest - Buchovina - Cluj-Napoca - Comanesti - Dobrogea - Fagaras Mountains - Horezu - Lasi - Moldova - Piatra Neamt - Ploiesti - Sibiu - Sighisoara - Sinaia - Timisoara - Transylvania - Valahia
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Romania/Overview (684 words)

	Europe Guide - Romania Travel - Map of Romania, hotels, Bucharest vacation guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Romania offers a rich tapestry of vacation experiences and tourist attractions and vacation experiences unique in Central-Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much more.
		Bran Castle – a Gothic fairy-tale structure also known as Dracula's Castle, and Peles Castle – one of Europe's most exquisite, built in 1883 for King Carol I, are within one and a half hours drive from Bucharest.
		This is a land where rural farmers invite travelers into their homes to share a sip of "tuica" (a potent plum liquor) and a bit of homemade bread and cheese.
	www.europeetravel.com /romania (846 words)

	Balkanology :: Romania :: Brasov and Surroundings
		Beyond the pass is the narrow Prahova valley, overlooked by the intimidating rock wall of the Bucegi Mountains to the west, and by gentler slopes to the east.
		As in other Romania cities many of the vehicles are hand-me-downs from other countries, so you can while away your journey by memorising the public transport maps of provincial Swiss cities.
		Buses to Bran and Raşnov leave from Autogara #2, in a rather hard-to-find location in the Bartolomeu district, some distance to the west of the train station.
	www.balkanology.com /romania/article_brasov.html (2701 words)

	The Return Of Dracula, Romania's Notorious Bran Castle Is Returned To Ancestral Owners - CBS News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Bran Castle is the most famous of 15 citadels and fortresses in the area, which were built by peasants to keep out marauding armies of Turks and Tartars and cruel local medieval lords.
		Romania passed legislation earlier this year to return property to its former owners and establish a "property fund" to pay damages for assets that cannot be returned.
		The trance of a fictional Count Dracula fuels tourism and is core to the fabric of Romania.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2006/05/23/world/main1648807.shtml (594 words)

	Dracula Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		At time when Castles of Loire Valley hardly started to rise, at times when Alcaz Castle from Toledo, the biggest city in Spain, almost was finished, in 1377, the king Ludovic I de Anjou, began the construction of Bran Castles, to fortify the one of the kingdom gates against ottoman danger.
		Bran Castle was used by Dracula Voivode as fortified citadel on the fight with ottomans.
		In 1920 the castle was lived by Royal Family of Romania, which made some changes.
	romania.8k.com /castles/bran (315 words)

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	Romer!can - Dispatches from an American in Transylvania
		In advance of EU ascension, Romania passes a new law clearing the way for restitution claims on Bran to be filed by one Dominic Habsburg, a 70 year old architect living in New York.
		Modern Romania was built on Carol Ist’s links to Germany, his ability to bring in German industrialists, railways and Krupp field artillery.
		Bottom line, although Bran should have never been returned on such a tenuous claim, Romania owes a lot to the Hohenzollerns and they should always be treated as Royals rather than “royals”.
	romerican.com /2007/02/25/begging-for-benefit-from-brasovs-bran-fortress (1484 words)

	InfoHub Forums - Dracula's castle?
		Bran Castle is definitely quite a sight and has got several cryptic rooms and a secret retreat passage that could be used to flee into the mountains in case of danger or to leave the castle stealthily and lurk out at night.
		It lies in the fact that Bran Castle, one of the greatest tourist attractions of Romania, is actually erroneously called “Dracula’s Castle”.
		It is probably this great inconvenience that has determined the cultural authorities of Romania to “transplant” the myth into Bran Castle, though the latter has never actually served even as a temporary residence for the Wallachian ruler.
	www.infohub.com /forums/printthread.php?t=68&pp=40 (4827 words)

	Transylvania.info - Subcategories
		Pensiunea Ana - pensiune rurala (agroturism) in Bran, Romania - fotografii, oferta, preturi, rezervare Pensiunea Ana Galerie Foto Facilitati Proprietarii Preturi Rezervari Str.
		Pensiunea Hermes - pensiune rurala (agroturism) in Bran
		Pensiunea Hermes - pensiune rurala (agroturism) in Bran, Romania - fotografii, oferta, preturi, rezervare Pensiunea Hermes Galerie Foto Facilitati Proprietarii Preturi Rezervari Str.
	www.transylvania.info /cgi-bin/indexing?FROM=204&CAT=14&SUBCAT=41&AG_PROCESS=LISTSUBCAT&LANG=3 (301 words)

	Wikinfo \| Bran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Bran the Blessed, a character in Celtic mythology.
		Bran, Romania, a town in Romania, county Braşov, near Bran Castle.
		The Voyage of Bran, a tale from Irish mythology.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Bran (146 words)

	The Seattle Times: Travel & Outdoors: Deep in Transylvania, Dracula is big business at this time of year
		BRAN, Romania — Tour companies call it Dracula's castle, this sentinel built on a mountain pass connecting the flatlands of southern Romania with the hills and forests of Transylvania.
		Bran Castle, about 15 miles southwest of the city of Brasov, is nearly 60 rooms of dark timber beams and white plaster.
		The Dracula tourism circuit also includes the house in the Transylvanian city of Sighisoara where Vlad Dracula probably was born (there's a plaque on the house), and a monastery in Snagov, near Bucharest, where Vlad was said to have been buried after he was killed.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/traveloutdoors/2003332751_webdracula31.html (962 words)

	Cultural Romtour - Scheduled trips - Nedeia of the Mountains
		Departure to Fundata, the highest village of Romania, through Curtea de Arges where we shall visit the monastery (one of the most precious treasures of Romanian mediaeval art and architecture) and the Old Princely Court.
		After breakfast, visit to the splendid Dambovicioara Cave, an important tourist objective, because of its location, at the bottom of Piatra Craiului; 250 m long, the cave has the shape of a ramied gallery, with an ascending line; it is very easy to visit because of its height (about 2 m).
		People who come from different regions of Romania, such as Arges, Dambovita, and Brasov, impress with the design and colours of their costumes, that vary according to the place of origin.
	www.culturalromtour.com /trip.php?id=30 (600 words)

	Bran Romania - In Your Pocket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Bran, 26km south-west of Brasov, is Romania's main agro-tourism destination.
		The beautifully situated village of Moeiciu, just up the valley from Bran is an equally good base for exploring the wild Bucegi and Piatra Craiului ranges.
		Keep in mind that Bran's standards of living are very high for Romanian standards - this is not an average village you're visiting.
	www.inyourpocket.com /romania/branmoieciurasnov/en (289 words)

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