Romania’s collection of castles and fortresses is a successfull illustration of the abundent medieval heritage that our country takes pride in. Romania's castles are alluring, not only for their haunting beauty, but for the legends and history that surround them.
From castles to fortified churches, from military structures to fortresses built by villagers, Romania features the best Medieval portfolio in the Balkans. lba Carolina was the military headquarters of Transylvania and the residence of the Prince. Bran Castle, Fagaras Citadel and Rasnov citadels were built in Transylvania on the border with Wallachia, guarding the important trade routes. Prejmer and Biertan feature beautiful Saxon churches fortified like castles and presenting defensive features similar to a castle. Hunyad Castle is probably the most amazing medieval structure in Transylvania.
| Universal literature found valuable sources of inspiration in some of Romania's castles, with the most famous novels written about them being "The Castle from the Carpathians" by Jules Verne and "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. |
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Abstract submission deadline: 10 September 2012
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