Best Romania Tours – Medias
Choose the best Romania tours. Join us and discover unforgettable Transylvanian landmarks. Your itinerary includes mostly places related to Count Dracula, such as his birthplace, Sighisoara Citadel or Bran Castle. Discover all the dark legends and, on Halloween, join us for up to three fun parties. In addition to the Dracula related highlights, you will also visit important historical and cultural places. Keep reading this article and then discover all about Medias City.
Best Romania Tours – Medias and Dracula
Situated on the Tarnava Valley, Medias is one of the oldest cities in Romania, first mentioned by documents in the 13th century. In addition to the medieval fortifications, its architecture displays a surprising mixture between Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Empire styles.
Medias also has a few connections to Dracula. First of all, in Bram Stoker’s novel, the protagonist, Jonathan Harker, enjoys a wine called ‘Auriu de Medias’. In translation, that meas ‘Medias Golden Wine’. One legend claims that they served this particular wine at Dracula’s Wedding.
Historically, Vlad The Impaler has visited Medias in unfavorable circumstances. Apparently, in 1462, Matthias Corvinus, the Hungarian ruler, locked Vlad in Maria’s Tower for four hours. After that, they continued their travel to Visegrad Prison, near Budapest. Vlad spend 12 years imprisoned here for treason. After that, he was forced to live in Buda until 1475, when he returned to rule Wallachia until his assassination in December 1476.
Our Dracula Tours
Did we raise your interest with this brief history lesson? Join the best Romania tours in our catalog and then you will find out loads of other facts like this. In addition, our experienced guide, as well as locals you will encounter will reveal several dark legends related to the Count.
We organize several Dracula tours throughout the year. Our Vampire experiences take place in the summer and include 3-days short breaks, private tours and the amazing 7-Days Vampire Tour. In addition to these, we also organize Halloween Tours. Visit our country around this holiday and then have fun at our parties!
