• CASTLES and FORTRESSES in Wallachia - Romania. This website offers information about Poenari, Vlad the Impaler Fortress near Curtea de Arges.
  • Perched atop a cliff like an eagle's nest, at an altitude of over 800 m, the Poenari Castle is one of the most impenetrable fortresses in Romania.
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  • The legendary Poenari Castle is perched atop a cliff like an eagle's nest, at an altitude of over 800m.
  • Vlad’s castle was Poenari Castle. It is located in the middle of present-day Romania, about 100 miles northwest of Bucharest.
  • Poenari Castle, built by Vlad The Impaler as a watchtower and is sometimes referred to as Vlad's Palace.
  • In the 15th century Vlad Dracula added the four other towers of Poenari Castle turning it into one of the main fortresses in the Carpathian Mountains.
  • 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.
  • **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 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.