Dracula's Castle up for sale -- !!!

[Donnachaidh]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20070702/ap_tr_ge/travel_brief_dracula_s_castle

BUCHAREST, Romania - A Habsburg heir is hoping someone will take a bite of his offer Monday to sell "Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania.

The medieval Bran Castle, perched on a cliff near Brasov in mountainous central Romania, is a top tourist attraction because of its ties to Prince Vlad the Impaler, the warlord whose cruelty inspired Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, "Dracula."

Legend has it that the ruthless Vlad — who earned his nickname because of the way he tortured his enemies — spent one night in the 1400s at the castle.

The Habsburgs formally put the Bran Castle on the market Monday, a U.S.-based investment company said. No selling price was announced.

[stuntcat]

1. I'd bid on it :D

I can't of course but I would.
Last year I entered a contest every day to win a trip there at Halloween.. every day I entered my email x( then whoever won probably entered once or knew someone

[Donnachaidh]

3. so would I - that place is gorgeous!

Even if they had a contest I'd probably lose. The elder Hapsburg tried to sell it last year for 80 Mil. But it fell through.

What's powerball up to at the moment? :evilgrin:

[BarenakedLady]

2. Cool

I wish I could buy it. Why? I have no idea.

:shrug:

[havocmom]

4. This place in New Zealand looks more cheerful

Old McDonald's Farm - a little slice of tropical heaven.

http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/689723

[Donnachaidh]

5. yeah - but they have earthquakes in NZ

Not real keen on doing that again.

[havocmom]

6. They have them in Romainia too.

Earthquakes are a lot like blizzards... they remind you you're alive! :D

[Donnachaidh]

10. not with the same frequency

:rofl: Been reminded far too often :rofl:

[Swede]

7. Location,location,location.

:shrug:

[struggle4progress]

8. They're asking $85 million. Do you think that includes feudal rights over the local population?

[Fox Mulder]

9. I'd totally bid on it if I had the money.

[Scooter24]

11. Pretty cool...

Romania is on my list of countries to visit during my 6-week trip next Summer. A visit to the castle was high on my list of to-do's.

[BlueIris]

12. I predict BushCo. snaps it up.

You know, for the ambiance.

[Orsino]

13. They only really need it for the coffin storage space in the basement. n/t