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Transylvania
It’s hard to deny the fright factor of fanged, bloodsucking vampires who awake from coffins in the night to hunt their prey. So why not up the horror ante this Halloween and visit Transylvania, the alleged birthplace of these dark and fearsome creatures? Indeed, this western province of Romania is considered to be the home of Count Dracula you can even tour his alleged keep, the daunting Bran Castle (www.brancastlemuseum.ro) – more commonly known as Dracula’s Castle – a spooky 14th-century bastion about 20 miles from Brasov, in the shadows of Mount Bucegi. It's said to have briefly housed the Romanian prince on whom the great fictional vampire is based. If that doesn’t leave your blood cold, head for the hills above the town of Miklósvár to explore bat-filled caves or, tour medieval villages in a horse-drawn sleigh.
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