Dracula adores the TV show because it is exactly how he imagined the world to be! Guess what? You can easily visit some of the locations from the TV show, and with Wednesday Adams’ help, you can explore Romania!
Palatul Cantacuzino – The Nevermore School
Things were changed in the TV series so you don’t get the exact same experience, but it is all about using your imagination. Go to the school and immerse yourself in the experience!
Official site: https://www.cantacuzinocastle.com/vizitareeng
How do you get there?
It is easy to reach the palace by train from Brasov and Bucharest, and from the train station, it is only a short stroll away(Link to the national railroad company’s website).
Getting there by bus is a bit more complicated and might require a bit extra skills to get to the meeting point, but it leaves you where you need to go (Link).
When is it open?
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 – 21:00
Tickets: at the entrance
Location: Google Maps
Dinamo Olimpic Swimming Pool The swimming pool – The scene with the piranhas
Evening swims are possible at the Dinamo Bucharest Olimpic Swimming Pool. Casual swimmers have access to 4 lanes after hours. It is an Olympic size swimming pool so you will need to provide documents like ID, and doctor’s note that you can handle an intense cardio workout and you do not have an infectious disease.
Access this link and translate with the Chrome extension for all the information you need: ww.csdinamo.eu/baze-sportive/baze-sportive/
So if you want to swim with the piranhas this is what you need to do:
How to get there?
Take the metro from Piata Unirii Metro stop (Old Town) to Stefan cel Mare Metro stop (Blue line and switch to Yellow line for the fastest outcome).
Or Tram number 5
When is it open? (always check availability as it can get crowded or competitions might be going on)
Monday – Friday: 6:00 – 8:00; 12:00-15:00
Saturday: 13:30-19:00
Sunday: 10:00-19:00
Entrance: there is an entrance fee that you need to discuss in advance by phone: +40723 556 856 or e-mail: inot@csdinamo.ro (they require documents like ID, doctor’s notice and evidence of payment to get so it is better to get in touch with them)
Location: Google Maps
Bucharest Botanical Gardens – Marilyn Thornhill’s greenhouse
To get the view from inside this greenhouse you will need to go in the right day and time interval. But other than that it is straight forward, pay the tickets and get it. You can buy the tickets on location.
Official site: https://gradina-botanica.unibuc.ro/
How to get there?
Easiest way from old town is by the 336 bus or 61 bus
When is it open?
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tickets: Can be purchased at the entrance, also make sure you mention that you want the tickets for the greenhouse.
Location: Google Maps
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