Poenari Castle
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ruined castle, place with historical importance, Medieval / Middle Ages, 15th century construction, 13th century construction, tourist attraction
Built in the 13th century, being occupied off an on and left to ruins most times. In the 15th century, Vlad Dracul lll (Vlad the Impaler) took it over and repaired it for use due to it's strategic location. It is not his main castle but one often depicted as such. People say it's haunted and a few tv programs have visited the site as well as ordinary people looking for a thrill. It's a long way to the top!! Over 1500 stairs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=83g-DuHrrHQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=83g-DuHrrHQ
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poienari_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 45°21'13"N 24°38'5"E
- Burchii Hill 58 km
- După biserică 58 km
- Făgăraş 61 km
- Rosenfeld Grund parceling 61 km
- Former Josephine district 63 km
- Upper Town (fortified perimeter finished in 1366) 63 km
- Lower Town(fortified perimeter finished 1432-1457) 63 km
- Historic Center (Hermannstadt) 63 km
- Kessler Grund parceling 64 km
- Sibiu 72 km
- Dealul Fata Pietrelor 2.6 km
- masivul Ghiţu 3.8 km
- Frunţii Mountains 5.3 km
- Vidraru Lake 6.5 km
- Slatina 13 km
- Sboghitesti 13 km
- Făgăraş Mountains 21 km
- Iezer-Papusa Mountain Group 30 km
- Sibiu County 66 km
- Brașov County 74 km
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