Angela Lowe
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“Dracula’s Castle” in Transylvania went up for sale on Monday by an heir of Romania’s former royal family. The castle is perched on a cliff near Brasov in mountainous central Romania and was built in the 14th century as a fortress to protect against the invading Ottoman Turks. After being restored in the late 1980s it gained popularity as a tourist attraction known as “Dracula’s Castle.” It has been predicted that the castle will sell for more than $135 million and will only be sold to a buyer who will treat the property and history with respect. Oh and the resident bats also need to stay.  The government has priority as a buyer if it can match the best offer for the castle, he said.
In recent years, the castle -- complete with occasional glimpses of bats flying around its ramparts at twilight -- has attracted filmmakers looking for a dramatic backdrop for films about Dracula and other horror movies.
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| rocketranger on Jul 7, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments |
Reuses for castle:
Horror Museum
Prince Vlad Museum
B&B Inn
Movie & TV shooting locale
Hotel?
For Group costume events in area
Universal mini Theme park
Conservatory
Archieve
Filming WW2 scenes
for 007 use?
Dracula Convention
Monster Convention?
Adult costume balls??
Local history Museum
Wax Museum
Spa?
Problem: roving spirits etc associated the realty.
Otherwise can be money maker.
IF planned right & Govt says OK for. |
rocketranger on Jul 7, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments
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