Bran, Brașov
Bran | |
|---|---|
Location of Bran within Brașov County | |
| Coordinates: 45°30′41″N 25°21′51″E / 45.51139°N 25.36417°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Cosmin Feroiu (PNL) |
Area | 67.85 km2 (26.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 4,866 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 507025 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
| Vehicle reg. | BV |
| Website | primariabran |
Bran (German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the city of Brașov and consists of five villages: Bran, Poarta (Hungarian: Porta), Predeluț (Kispredeál), Șimon (Simon), and Sohodol (Szohodol).
The medieval Bran Castle is a popular tourist destination, partly because it has been promoted by the Romanian tourism industry as having been the home of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel of the same name. The castle has been listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Romania.