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  Dracula's Hidden Secrets: Behind the Castle Walls

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:40 PM ET

  in the book.Poenari Castle (the huge fortress pictured below), known in the tourist literature as the Real Dracula's Castle, is a few hours outside Transylvania perched high above a canyon on the Arges River valley. Dracula certainly lived here, but his presence was military in purpose. Poienar Read More

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  Lovers' Lane in Romania

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:08 PM ET

  to trek down the famous walkway. Whether you are alone or with your loved one, this street is a rite of passage for anyone visiting the popular Transylvania city, especially if it's Valentine's Day.And you thought Romania was only good o Read More

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  Getting Medieval in Brasov

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  the warm summer months, and the place becomes a big party during special events like Halloween and the Cerbul de Aur ("Golden Stag") music festival.Transylvania's most popular city square is absolutely beautiful, but that shouldn't be a surprise. Vlad Dracula always had great taste, so what d Read More

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  The Black Church - Romania's Spookiest Place of Worship

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:00 AM ET

  switched to Lutheranism during the Reformation and still hosts services for Brasov's small German community, but the Black Church is primarily a Transylvanian tourist attraction with a rocky past. Though construction started in the 13th century, it took nearly two centuries for the church t Read More

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  Trick or Treat in Transylvania

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  would you expect from the country that gave us Count Vlad Dracula and Transylvania?This year, like most, there are weeklong Dracula tours throughout Transylvania that include big Halloween parties, but there are also one-off events throughout the region's hot spots. Do you want to party in Bra Read More

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  Get Spooky for Charity in Transylvania

  By David Jenison | Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  Halloween Charity Ride in Transylvania is set for Oct. 30, and you're invited to take part.The four-day bicycle trek takes riders through gorgeous Transylvania from the historic city of Brasov to Dracula's famous castle in Bran 40 kilometers away. Riders are required to raise a sponsorship of a Read More

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