ivan opalka
Bainbridge Island
Bloody history — 2 years ago
This old castle was build in the first half of the 13th century. I do not think there is a person in slovakia young or old who would not know the dark history of this place. Its unfortunate fame was gained when Alžbeta Báthoryová, who lived there at the end of 16th and the begining of 17th century, was killing young girls so she could bathe in their blood to keep her youth. In 1611 she was imprisoned and sentenced for life in Bytča by Lord Thurzo. In 1708 the castle was burned down by the rebel army of František Rákóczi. Hollywood used this location alongside with Spišský and Strečno castles to shoot scenes for the movie Dragonheart.