WASHINGTON  A historic Transylvanian castle that may have once imprisoned Vlad the Impaler  likely inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula  still stands today.

Bran Castle in Romania is one of the most popular Halloween destinations. Located about 30 km from the capital Bucharest, the protected historical monument is an ancient medieval fortress that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Legend has it that the infamous vampire Dracula lived in this castle.