You don't have to be too deep into pop culture to have heard of Dracula, a nobleman who also happens to be a vampire. Count Dracula may be a work of fiction, but many believed that the character is actually inspired a real historical figure. It is none other than Vlad the Impaler.
Otherwise known as Vlad III or Vlad Dracula, the prince of Wallachia is one of the most important figues in Romanian history. He is even the national hero of the country.
So how exactly did one of Romania's most respected figures end up inspiring the creation of a fictional vampire?
Why Vlad III is Called Vlad the Impaler
The answer to our previous question has a lot to do with how Vlad the Impaler, who was born in 1448, chose to deal with his enemies. As the nickname suggests, Vlad III is known for having enemies captured and impaled.
It is a very brutal way to deal with enemies, and stories of these brutal acts did circulate during his lifetime. Such stories circulated even more after the prince was arrested in 1463. He was held captive until 1475 before he was released.
Tourist Attractions in Romania Related to Vlad the Impaler
From where he was born, let's move on to where most historians believe he is buried. Located north of the Romanian capital of Bucharest, the Snagov Monastery can be accessed via a footbridge.
As of writing, there is no tangible proof that Vlad the Impaler is indeed buried here, but it has been that it is the prince's request to be buried here once he passed.
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