Did you know that Dracula was real? Even more amazing, his tomb was never found despite his death hundreds of years ago.

Real-life inspirations show truth's strangeness, captivating readers with gripping tales from history and eerie events.

Bran's castle was home to Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century, a real-life prince who inspired Bram Stoker's "Dracula" novel. It's the first time in 70 years guests got to stay in the castle.

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