- 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.
- 360° panorama photo from Arges by Adi Mera. Poenari Castle also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenari in Romanian), is a ruined castl...
- View of the castle ruins as seen from the Vidraru Dam
- Poenari Castle, rise
- Poenari Castle, interior of the castle with a view to the west of the gate tower
- Perched high on a hill in Romania, Poenari Castle, also known as Poenari Citadel, is a must-visit destination for history and vampire enthusiasts.
- 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 located on top of the mountain above the Arges Gorges, near the Arefu village and close to the Vidraru dam.
- 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.
- Poenari Castle offers impressive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and it is worth the trek, if you’re in good physical shape.