• 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.
  • 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 ([po.eˈnarʲ]), also known as Poenari Citadel (Cetatea Poenari in Romanian), is a ruined castle in Romania, notable for its connection to...
  • coat-of-arms. Romanian Castles. Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle. Poenari Castle.
  • The home of Vlad the Impaler, this castle ruins is now a tourist spot. ... Name: Poenari Castle. Lat, Long: 45.3544368,24.635488.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Next up is one of Romania’s top attractions, Poenari Castle. ... Enjoy visiting Poenari Castle, a perfect stop for history lovers and fans of Dracula.