{"id":10299,"date":"2025-08-24T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T07:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=10299"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:08:36","slug":"bran-adventures-castles-friends-and-circus-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=10299","title":{"rendered":"Bran Adventures: Castles, Friends, and Circus Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our time in Bran has been filled with laughter, history, mountain views, and home-cooked meals. After a week apart\u2014Lucas off on his adventure at Speak Teens Camp and Michael making a trip back to the U.S.\u2014we were so happy to be together again.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of our favorite outings was to Cantacuzino Castle in nearby Bu\u0219teni. Fans of the Netflix series <\/span>Wednesday<\/span><\/em> might recognize this stunning place\u2014it\u2019s where many of the outdoor shots of Nevermore Academy were filmed! Beyond its recent pop culture fame, the castle has a rich history. Built in 1911 for Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino (known as the “Nabob” because of his incredible wealth), the castle was a symbol of the Romanian aristocracy\u2019s grandeur in the early 20th century. Much of the furniture and murals were destroyed when the castle was taken over during the communist era and turned into a hospital, but you can still get a sense of what it was like during its heyday. They had a recreation of Wednesday’s bedroom from the show. It was a fun photo opportunity. They also checked our individual tickets several times. Bless your heart, Vicki.<\/span><\/p>\n