The Bran Castle!

By Rachel Brown, Zoe Rhymer, and Miranda Brown!

Location

Romania

Edinburgh Castle

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Dragsholm Slot

Dudley Castle

Burghhauson Castle Bran Castle

Legendary events!
Bran Castle was originally a fortress built by the Knights of the Teutonic Order in the year 1212. It was known by the name of Dietrich stein at the time. Later on, towards the end of the 13th century, it was taken over by the Saxons in that region in order to protect the City of Brasov, an important trade center. Vlad Tepes used Bran Castle as headquarters for his incursions into Transylvania. This castle should not be mistaken for the actual Castle Dracula (now in ruins), which is located on the Arges River

History on the Bran Castle

The Bran castle was built in 1212. the fortress is situated on the boarder between Transylvania and Wallachia. The bran castle is more commonly known as Dracula's Castle. In 1212 the Teutonic Knights built the wooden castle as a for fitted position in the Burgenland. But in 1242 it was destroyed by the Mongols. The first time the bran castle was mentioned was by Louis I of Hungary on November 19, 1377. In 1438-1442 the castle was used as a defense against the Ottoman Empire and then later on became customs post on the mountain pass. In 1533 the city of Brasov gained possession of the castle when King Vladislas 11 did not repay his loans. And in 1920 the castle became a royal resident with the kingdom of Romania. It became the favorite home of Queen Marie. In 1948 the castle was seized by the communist regime with the expulsion of the royal family. And in 2005 the Romainan government passed a special law allowing restitution. So a year later the castle was awarded ownership to Dominic von Habsburg the son of princess lleana.

Layout of the Bran Castle

Map of Country!

My Pictures (:
Dracula's Basement! Crina Pridas Pictures! Night, Castle!

Crazy Stair Case!

Snowy Castle!

Glossary!
Battlement-a parapet at the top of a wall, usually of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced, squared openings for shooting through. Berm-a flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal. Crenellation-the battlements of a castle or other building. Cutainwall- a fortified wall around a medieval castle, typically one linking towers together. Dead-They use the main gate as a death trap. Ground-an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought. donjon (keep)-the great tower or innermost keep of a castle. Drawbridge-A Bridge that comes you cross to get in the castle but it also rises up when nobody is coming. Embrasure-a small opening in a parapet of a fortified building, splayed on the inside. Portcullis-a strong, heavy grating sliding up and down in vertical grooves, lowered to block a gateway to a fortress or town.

Coat of Arms!
Draculas coat of arm was very unique, it represented the colors of the flag and Transylvania. In Transylvania there are 8 different coat of arms each representing different things.