Čachtice Castle is near Trenčín in northern Slovakia. All images by the author.
In the early part of
the 17th century, a Hungarian countess named Elizabeth Bathory was accused of murdering
some 650 women across what is today known as Slovakia. Legend has it that Bathory’s servants lured young women to the countess’ castles with the promise of work and education, only to help butcher them. In 1610, these servants were eventually trailed and executed. Bathory, an untouchable member
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