Ruins of Poenari Castle (Real Dracula's Castle)

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My first stop along the Transfăgărășan Highway was to visit the ruins of Poenari Castle, the former home of Vlad the Impaler or as some say the real Count Dracula! An epic walk in the Carpathian Mountains.
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Poenari Fortress is a famous castle in Romania and although not the easiest place to visit it's definitely worth a few hours of your time if you're in the area. The incredible Transfăgărășan Highway passes by so it’s a wonderful place to explore if you’re driving the route. There’s plenty of parking and even a small cafe near the starting point.
If you're not planning a visit then why not take a self guided walking tour around the real Dracula's Castle with me as I scale the 1,480 steps to the top. The castle ruins are perched on the top of a mountain peak and great for exploring, there’s also a few interesting information boards that explain the history of the castle and how it’s changed over time.
Before heading down I was able to fly my drone and get some spectacular shots of Poenari Castle and the surrounding hills and forests of the Carpathian Mountains.
Chapters
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 00:54 Poenari Castle Hike Starting Point
📖 01:33 1480 Steps
📖 02:10 Poenari Castle & History
📖 03:03 Vlad the Impaler
📖 04:18 Poenari Castle Drone Flight
📖 04:47 Down & Out!
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@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

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@sethguest781 9 ай бұрын

It would be fantastic to see Poenari Castle rebuilt, from what I saw in a 3D recreation of the fortress in its heyday, although it was small, it looked quite impressive for a residence for a man like Vlad III Dracula.

@MattWhitingsEurope 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks for watching. 👍

@lewiscollins4842 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant video thank you

@MattWhitingsEurope 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@priestessmikokikyo77 5 ай бұрын

May Vlad III Dracula RIP with his family in heaven. He may of not been a vampire but i believe in the myth of him. He struck fear into the hearts of his enemies, he died a hero and a brave and fierce warrior to his people. He was truly one of the greatest hero's of his time. I pray he lives on forever and ever in the hearts and minds of his people and the generations to come after we are all long dead! God rest the Prince's soul forever. His legend lives on! Love you Vlad forever!

@MattWhitingsEurope 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information and context, it’s an area I need to do a bit more research on. Very interesting though!

@MattWhitingsEurope 5 ай бұрын

@@harryluceromason 👍

@Tante90Emma 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thank you for sharing your journey with us.

@MattWhitingsEurope 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in 👍

@Klklk181 Жыл бұрын

Imagine VLAD having encountered bears and bears running away from him

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

Yeah tell me about it! Vlad = bears running away, Me = bears running after me!

@tonycarver9570 6 ай бұрын

I'd love to camp inside the ruins overnight. Spooky!

@MattWhitingsEurope 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if I would dare 🫣

@wisperingbeard 11 ай бұрын

Great footage!

@MattWhitingsEurope 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@PostcardAndAPint Жыл бұрын

Oo we want to visit here so much! Wills really wants to explore Transylvania. It looks stunning. Looks like quite the climb! It’s a fascinating castle. Great tour. Loved the drone work. Glad you didn’t run into a bear!! Cheers 🍻

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

You really should! I just scratched the surface but it looked like a wonderful area of the country. Glad you liked the drone shots - thanks! Very happy that I didn't run into a bear although seeing one in the wild would be amazing, as long as it's at a safe distance! If there is such a thing regarding a bear!

@OlgasBritishFells Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, so many steps! Interesting castle and the Vlad the Impaler's history. It would be cool to see a bear but from afar :-)

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking, please let me see a bear but one that's on the other side of the valley! 😄

@nathanbarger3449 8 ай бұрын

I would love to see the place. But I would need a ton of energy drinks to get me up the mountain.

@MattWhitingsEurope 8 ай бұрын

I know what you mean Nathan. After a few hundred steps I was pretty worn out but I knew the reward would be seeing the castle so i stuck with it!

@christopherstevenrankin 8 ай бұрын

I agree. And i don't even drink those.

@larryhobgoblin6172 26 күн бұрын

It’s because you have a shit diet

@claudiu8426 9 ай бұрын

Romanians* Wallachians or Vlah is an exonym (=a name used exclusively by foreigners). Romanians (be they moldovan, transilvanian or wallachian) called themselves romanians. Wallachia itself is an exonym. Its romanian name (the native one used by its inhabitants în their native tongue) was "Țara Românească" (meaning "Land of the romans/romanians"). Moldova too appears as "Țara Românească a Moldovei" in internal documents. I wanted to clarify also this aspect. Welcome to our country! :)

@MattWhitingsEurope 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the welcome, I had a great time and enjoyed my trip very much. Thanks for the information, I was enjoy learning more about the places I visit - there's always so much to know!

@WITYTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Great location for your hotel. It's nice to be able to see your goal right off the bat. So mean of those school children to chase you! Maybe they were being chased by a bear.

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

Turns out they were after my autograph. ☺️

@WITYTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

@@MattWhitingsEurope 💰💰💸🤑

@jovsitalo Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I noticed you are wearing a jacket and it looks like autumn. Was this video taken last year? On Google it says the castle is closed. I've been waiting forever to visit Romania and this castle is high on my list😊

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It was actually filmed a few years ago now, right at the end of October. I just had a look at their website and they have the following press release that you might find interesting- "The Poienari Fortress, one of the county's main tourist attractions, will undergo an extensive restoration and rehabilitation process. It will be closed to the public starting Monday, November 8, 2021. The general objective of the project is to boost local development by preserving and consolidating the cultural heritage of the Poienari - Argeș Fortress, respecting the principles of sustainable development." It sounds like it will reopen when refurbished but sadly it doesn't say when - hopefully not too long! Hopefully you get to go there, it's a remarkable place set in the mountains and forests, beautiful area!

@christopherstevenrankin 8 ай бұрын

When i think of dracula castle this is what comes to mind.

@Enk64 7 күн бұрын

I'll just point out the H in Wallachia is silent, so it's pronounced 'Wa - Lacky - Ah'

@MattWhitingsEurope 7 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's really useful. Always good to get an example. Thanks again!

@escapetoparadise2226 Ай бұрын

Hotel near by?

@MattWhitingsEurope Ай бұрын

Yes I stayed aty a hotel called the Pensiunea Dracula. Cool place!

@jorgemoreira2406 Ай бұрын

This is the ral dracul castle, not bran castle ❤❤❤

@MattWhitingsEurope Ай бұрын

Agreed! Cool place!

@robinr6919 6 ай бұрын

Those kids really ruined it for you. I felt vicariously.

@MattWhitingsEurope 6 ай бұрын

Ha it was quite unexpected, thought I was going to be the only one! I've got to admit that once all the children left it was nice to explore the castle on my own. It was an amazing experience! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year to you!

@PrinceAsmodeus Жыл бұрын

You know you're a bad person when you have to build a fortress on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere.

@MattWhitingsEurope Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed learning about the history of the castle, I know there's plenty of Romanians who don't see him as a bad person. In fact quite the opposite. Thanks for your comment!

@alexandrupatru2892 8 ай бұрын

You know you're a good person when you defend your country from invaders and restore an already built fortress that had the exact same purpose. There's no greater symbol of anti-corruption and fair justice that should make criminals and invading evil empires think twice than Vlad III. The only people that feared him were monsters. And this is how it should be: darkness has to be fought with light, evil with good.