Dracula’s castle is actually not Dracula’s castle. This Offbeat classic post, Dracula’s Castle Given Back, explains why. Still, if you like the scary stuff Bran Castle is actually an interesting visit.

It’s being touted still as home to Prince Vlad the Impaler – inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula character, and remains one of the more popular “scary” sites to visit in Romania.
If you’re looking to take a tour a bit closer to home, you can visit the official Dracula Castle website. They’re currently celebrating ten years online – not bad. Plus you can go inside the castle and view rooms.

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Today why not relax and enjoy one of the many fairytale homes of the Offbeat past. Fairytale homes are always amazing fun — even the second time around.
Here are two I especially love:
Amazing Woodland Homes

The Shire: An Oregon original!

Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday.