Bran Castle is named after a village built along the old commercial route connecting Wallachia and Transylvania , located within a road has a past which both sides Craiului Bucegi and Stone , two important massive Carpathians. The castle has four towers located in the four cardinal points . Both walls and towers are built of massive stone . The mysterious labyrinths and narrow stairs step into the castle. In the courtyard is a fountain that connects with hiding underground . This castle was one of the favorites of Queen Mary and it looks like a silver box found in a niche is its heart. Tourists know this castle as " Dracula's Castle" because of Prince Vlad Tepes , who lived here between 1456 - 1462 and punishing theft , deceit , dishonesty or laziness by impaling of that person who is guilty of these facts . Actor Kevin Costner , who is filming in Romania , said he was impressed ...