Rasnov Fortress and Bran Castle

After an early start and an abortive attempt to find the Zarnesti gorge walk, we made our way to the Rasnov Fortress.
Also known as Rasnov Citadel, this impressive defensive system began life in about 1331 and was built by the Teutonic Knights to protect them from the invading Tartars.
It had nine towers two Bastions and a draw bridge.
The last siege of Rasnov was in 1690 during the final Ottoman invasion.
 








 
From here we returned to our Campsite for lunch.
Later walking into the village we decided to Visit Bran Castle.
This castle was originally built by the Teutonic Knights in 1212 AD but has seen many changes over the centuries. Despite its supposed linkage to Vlad Tepes alias Dracula, it is mostly myth.
It is however well worth a Visit.
Most of the rooms had been adapted between the wars to accommodate  Queen Marie of Romania.  Granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
 
 








 
On our way back we saw this cow trying to cross the road much to the amusement of the two motorhomes.

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