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Hunedoara or Corvin's Castle
Hunedoara Castle, Romania

Hunedoara Castle, Romania

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Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin's Castle or Hunyadi Castle, is a 14th century Gothic-style castle complete with drawbridge and towers. It was at this castle that Vlad Dracul, the father of Vlad Tepes or Dracula, was imprisoned for several years. It gets its name from the Hunyadi family, who owned the structure . The restored castle is now a museum featuring archeological finds and artifacts from the era the castle was in use. For complete information about the castle and its museum, visit the official website.

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