- 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.
- Poenari Castle is a ruined castle, notable for its connection to Vlad the Impaler. Access to the ruin is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs.
- Photo №1 of Poenari Castle. ... Check out a downloadable 3D model of Poenari Castle area. A higher resolution model can be found in the PeakVisor mobile app.
- Poenari castle is located on top of the mountain above the Arges Gorges, near the Arefu village and close to the Vidraru dam.
- coat-of-arms. Romanian Castles. Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle. Poenari 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.
- 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 offers impressive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and it is worth the trek, if you’re in good physical shape.
- Perched high on a hill in Romania, Poenari Castle, also known as Poenari Citadel, is a must-visit destination for history and vampire enthusiasts.
- Poenari Castle became one of the famous buildings in the world among tourists. ... And to get to this castle tourists must tread around about 1500 steps.