Bran Castle in Transylvania is famous as being associated with Dracula, but it has little actual connection to Vlad Tepes, the ruler who inspired Dracula. While the castle did belong to Vlad Tepes' grandfather for a time, it has no other links to vampires besides being featured in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Despite its reputation, the castle is considered historically significant and worth visiting as it was named one of the most beautiful castles in the world by CNN.