Slovakia has an unbelievable number of castles! Many are in ruins, some are restored, many contain museums, but they are seen all over on distant hilltops when you travel throughout the country.
While Doug's parents were visiting we decided to venture to the village of Cachtice in the small Carpathian mountains. The imposing castle ruins of Cachticky Hrad have a gruesome and bloody history. A countess by the name of Elizabeth Bathory is known as perhaps the worst serial killer in history. I will spare you the details, but her nickname as Bloody Elizabeth was well-deserved.
My mother-in-law was my hero for that day, as she made the long walk on foot to the top of that hill on rocky, uneven paths to be able to view the castle ruins. We all marveled at the view from the castle of the village below and beautiful landscape all around.
My mother-in-law was my hero for that day, as she made the long walk on foot to the top of that hill on rocky, uneven paths to be able to view the castle ruins. We all marveled at the view from the castle of the village below and beautiful landscape all around.
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