The first historical reference of Bran Castle – Dracula`s Castle, is a document issued on November 19, 1377 issued by King of Hungary by which Brasov inhabitants received the privilege of building the fortress. Between 1920-1927 Bran Castle was restored under the supervision of royal court architect, who turned it in a beautiful summer residence surrounded by a park with promenade alleys, lake, fountains, and a tea house. In 1938 Queen Maria of Romania bequeathed Bran Castle with all its domains, to her daughter Princess Ileana, who owned it until 1948.

Peles Castle – here is one of the best-preserved royal palaces in Europe. The castle is full of ornaments the inside as well as on the outside, and features elaborate wood sculptures and paintings representing scenes from the works of German composer Richard Wagner.

Brasov is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians, and is part of the Transylvania region. Brasov is a good starting point for trips around Romania. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city itself is very well preserved, and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tâmpa Mountain (995 m), a beautiful lookout.