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Jan 16, 2007

Real Estate Deal of a Really Long Lifetime

from the A bloody steal at half the price dept.

BUCHAREST, Romania - The Habsburg family said Wednesday that it wanted to sell a Transylvanian castle famous for its connections to the 15th century medieval ruler who inspired "Dracula" for 60 million euros, or $78 million, to the local authorities, an attorney said. The local council says it is interested in buying Bran Castle, but a government minister criticized the price tag, calling it too expensive.

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