Full of medieval ambience, the 13th Century city of Brașov set in the heart of Transylvania inspired the world’s most famous vampire and will transport you back in time. Fringed by the peak of the Southern Carpathian Mountains, the city is full of romantically Gothic architecture creating an awe-inspiring skyline. Main attractions include the spookily famous Bran Castle which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, or you can even visit a bear sanctuary to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Whether conquering a hiking trail, taking a cable car up Mount Tampa to overlook the whole city or perusing the charming cafes surrounding the central Council Square, the city is a hidden European gem, with no vampires in sight.