Vlad III fighted against Turks invaders, thieves and dishonest German merchants. See the link below.
Vlad III, the Impaler (in Romania is known as Vlad Ţepeş): 1431-1476 Elisabeth I of England: 1533-1603
He grew up in Romania
Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the III, Vlad Draculea and Vlad the Impaler. He hailed from Schäßburg, Transylvania/Hungary. However he ruled Wallachia, Romania. He was born in 1431 and died in December 1476.
Dracula and Dracula the book by Bram Stoker has its roots from medieval Romania. The name "Dracula" originated from King Vlad III Dracula (also known as Vlad the Impaler), ruler of the kingdom of Wallachia, Romania.
Vlad the Impaler hails from Romania, Transylvania specifically. Because of his preffered method of execution (impalement) and his other torture methods, Vlad III Dracula (Dracula being his surname) became a part of the slavic vampire tales and is the "original Dracula."
Kurt W. Treptow has written: 'Vlad III Dracula' -- subject(s): Kings and rulers, Biography, History 'A History of Romania' 'Romania and World War II'
Vlad III ÈšepeÈ™ (the Impaler): 1431-1476
Vlad Ţepeş (Vlad III the Impaler), ruler of Wallachia, is considered a Romanian hero because Vlad was a strong fighter against the Turks invaders, German merchant smugglers, thieves, etc. Vlad was severe but correct and exceptionally patriot and courageous.Dracula and the other stories for children are only legends for naive tourists.
Vlad the Impaler's mother was Princess Cneajna of Moldavia.
The best thing to do is go onto Google images and type in 'map of romania'. For pictures of Vlad dracula's castle, do the same, but try typing in 'Bran castle - romania' to get more definite pictures and images. I would give you links, but sending them for you to click ect. might waste your time. Best pick pictures you like or need
Vlad III, commonly called Vlad the Impaler and sometimes Vlad Tepes, was from Wallachia, a region which is now part of Romania. But when Vlad Tepes lived, it was an independent country. He was born in 1431, died in 1476.
He was based on Vlad III - also called Vlad Tepes or Vlad Draculea -, a Walalchian prince from 15th century.