Birthplace of Vlad tepes Dracula, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Mures County, Romania

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Casa Vlad Dracul

Sighişoara


Vlad Ţepeş (aka Dracula) was reputedly born in this house in 1431 and lived here until the age of four. It's now a decent restaurant, but for a small admission the staff will show you Vlad's old room (and give you a little scare). Bubble-burster: the building is indeed centuries old, but has been completely rebuilt since Vlad's days.


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