- Poenari Castle was built in the 13th century, under the rule of Negru Voda. Over the years, the castle fell into ruins, until Vlad Tepes found it in the 15th century.
- coat-of-arms. Romanian Castles. Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle. Poenari Castle.
- Today, Poenari Castle sits in ruins after having been destroyed by an earthquake in 1888 that toppled over the ramparts that once stood on top of the castle.
- If you want to see the REAL Dracula castle, visit Poenari Castle, Romania. Explore this off-the-beaten-path home of Vlad the Impaler.
- Poenari Castle is said to be one of the most haunted places in the world. ... Around the 14th century, Poenari was the main citadel of the Basarab rulers.
- 360° panorama photo from Arges by Adi Mera. Poenari Castle also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenari in Romanian), is a ruined castl...
- Poenari castle is located on top of the mountain above the Arges Gorges, near the Arefu village and close to the Vidraru dam.
- Next up is one of Romania’s top attractions, Poenari Castle. This was the original castle of Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the story of Dracula.
- Poenari Castle is along the Transfagaran Highway and was one of the main fortresses of Vlad III the Impaler.
- Poenari Castle also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenariin Romanian), is a ruined castle in Romania, notable for its connection to Vlad the Impaler.