Ep 14. Dracula's Castle

Join the GHI team as they explore Romania's Banffy Castle. Commonly known as "The Versailles of Transylvania," the castle was home to the famous Banffy family. Despite the surrounding area being ripped apart by an ongoing war, Miklos Banffy refused to abandon his beloved home, and still makes his presence known today. Then the team travels to Poienari Castle to visit the residence of Vlad the Impaler, better known as the legendary Dracula. Seeking refuge from the Turks, Vlad surrounded himself by a forest of snakes and various other obstacles to keep his attackers (and anyone else) at bay. The Impaler's wife threw herself out of a window, while details of his death remain a mystery. There are many rumors as to how he met his ultimate demise, but his spirit remains a constant presence watching over his castle and is believed to be the source of any bad omen that puts Poienari in harms way.