Most famous for being the inspiration behind Dracula’s castle, Bran Castle in Transylvania has now become a COVID-19 vaccination center.
Rather than hungry vampires waiting to sink their teeth into visitors, the promise of a free Pfizer vaccine is what is luring people to the castle.
Because of the dramatic decrease in numbers for cultural attractions due to the pandemic, it has forced these places to find other ways to adapt in the new society.
Famous around the world for being the inspiration behind Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula’s Castle, has suffered from the lack of tourists visiting due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Now, domestic visitors find themselves with a unique opportunity to participate in the vaccine program that will be open on the weekends, Friday through Sunday, for the month of May.
In addition to protection from the coronavirus, the tourist attraction is offering free admission to its exhibition of medical torchere devices.
Marketing director Alexander Priscu has made a rather dark comparison between the vaccination drive and ‘how people got jabbed 500-600 years ago in Europe.
While this is a creative way to get people vaccinated while attracting visitors, not everyone is on board with the idea of Dracula’s Castle being a force for good.
One Twitter user had this to say:
While there is some hesitation from outsiders, the surprising number of locals that have been vaccinated has gone against their initial reactions towards the vaccine. Romania has had over a million COVID-19 cases with almost 29,000 deaths reported. The country has reportedly administered vaccinations for around 15% of the population. While it does not seem like much, it is a start to help fight against COVID-19.
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