Vlad Țepeș

While many Romanians revere the 15th-century prince nicknamed 'Vlad the Impaler' as a national hero, a Turkish production has stirred a debate by presenting a darker side.

History enthusiasts are holding their breaths for the restoration of Tokat Castle in Turkey, where archeologists say Vlad the Impaler was held hostage for four years in the 15th century. (DHA Photo)

A Danish YouTuber calling himself Vlad Tepes, filmed himself crossing the German boarders with a mask and holding an ISIS flag.

Thousands of visitors, mostly from Western countries but including Romanians, too, have been heading for Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region this weekend to celebrate Halloween in the so-called home of Count Dracula.

Democracy may have had its day in Romania, considering the results of a recent poll, which showed that many Romanians would like to hand the country over to the cruel medieval prince called Vlad the Impaler - if he was still alive.

The prince of Wallachia, nowadays southern Romania, is widely seen as a hero and a great leader by many Romanians.