Cluj Dracula Tour: Trace the Real Novel Route (Bram Stoker)

sylvanian nobility and history, mirroring Jonathan Harker's own quest for understanding in 'Dracula'. As Harker delved into books and maps at the British Museum to grasp the essence of Transylvania, you too will unravel the layers of history and culture enshrined within this majestic castle's walls, gaining a deeper appreciation of the land that once intrigued a nobleman of such enigmatic renown. "I had visited the British Museum, and made research among the books and maps in the library regarding Transylvania; it had struck me that some foreknowledge of the country could hardly fail to have some importance in dealing with a nobleman of that country" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)

re and history echoes Jonathan Harker's observations in 'Dracula'. Harker's fascination with Bistritz is mirrored in the museum's captivating exhibits. "But I found that Bistritz, the post town named by Count Dracula, is a fairly well-known place. [...] I read that every known superstition in the world is gathered into the horseshoe of the Carpathians, as if it were the center of some sort of imaginative whirlpool" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)

This pivotal location, steeped in the aura of the novel, offers not just breathtaking natural beauty but also a palpable sense of the mysterious and unknown. As you traverse this historic pass, you'll find yourself enveloped in the same suspenseful atmosphere that Harker experienced, bringing you closer to the heart of the Dracula legend." "At the Borgo Pass my carriage will await you and will bring you to me" (Dracula - Johnathan Harker's Journal)