Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this HotelVila Bran Brasov
Vlad Tepes himself would have chosen this location
So, as the uninspiring title mentions, this is Bran, the so-called home-town of Vlad Tepes a.k.a. Dracula. We'd have to thank Bram for this one! ;)
Actually, Bran is your average mid-sized town, popular among Bucharest locals for its perfect locations to build your little holiday cottage.
This clishee town hosts probably hundreds …
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