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Delia Tugui | November 16, 2015

Making Things Happen at Chindia Tower

The next place I’m introducing you to is hosted by one of the most important cities related to the Bloody Count: Targoviste. Chindia Tower is located in Targoviste and it was built by Vlad Tepes during his second reign back in the 15^th century. It served military purposes, playing the role of a guard, Fire Tower and treasure storage. Multitasking, indeed. And that’s not all. Apart from its defending purposes, in the 16^th and 17^thcenturies, Chindia was also known as the Royal Court’s prison.

Chindia Tower is the city’s most important tourist attraction and also the symbol of the place. Targoviste loves its proud monument and displays its specific elements on the town emblem itself. Being a historical building, the tower now houses an exhibition of documents, weapons and objects that belonged to – you’ll never guess — Dracula.

Enjoy a splendid, panoramic view over the Royal Court and the town, by climbing all of the 122 stairs to the very top. Be sure not to skip the photo exposition entitled “Vlad Tepes – Dracula. Legend and Historical Truth.” What more can you wish for?

After you kiss the tower goodbye, take some time to enjoy Targoviste and its Royal Court, from which Vlad Tepes ruled for a long, long time. Targoviste is the town where Dracula spent the most of his reign (it’s said – though not proven — that he first arrived here with his father, Vlad Dracul II, back in 1435) and has strong, scary links with his famous punishment method: impalement. Don’t worry, you’re safe now.

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