11 Places to Visit in Transylvania that Aren’t Dracula’s Castle
While for many tourists, Transylvania is synonymous with Dracula’s myths and Dracula’s castle, the region has much more to offer. From monumental citadels to bucolic villages to idyllic cities, Transylvania is a fairy-tale land filled with marvellous landscapes. So we made a list of the best places to visit that are not vampire-related.
1. Biertan fortified church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Church
If Viscri is mostly known for its idyllic ambience, Biertan flaunts one of the most splendid fortified churches in Transylvania, featuring a brilliant locking mechanism with 15 bolts that can be simultaneously activated. In the Prison Tower, couples that wanted to divorce were held in a small room for two weeks, sharing everything, in an attempt to get back together. In summer, the village hosts the horror movies festival, Full Moon Festival.
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