The real Vlad never set foot in Romania's Bran Castle - widely taken as the inspiration for the lair of Dracula - but it hasn't stopped it drawing visitors in their droves. Murdered by his own ...

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.