Bran Castle, also known as "Dracula's Castle," is a medieval fortress located in Bran, Transylvania. Built in 1377 by Saxons, it served as a defense against the Ottoman Empire and later became a royal residence. Despite its association with Vlad the Impaler, there is no evidence that he ever visited the castle. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and museum showcasing art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. The castle's connection to Bram Stoker's Dracula is more of a tourism-driven myth, as it is not mentioned in the novel and does not match Stoker's description of the fictional castle.