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| The fairy tale look of Bojnice Castle |
Bojnice is off the highway and is accessible on a single carriageway either from Nitra or Trenčín. It is not a destination to be rushed to or rushed off from, as there are strict speed limits on these single carriageways. The car park next to the castle charges €4, a modest sum compared to car parking charges in other parts of the country.
What sets the Castle apart is that entry is with a guide only, and on the day of the visit, the guide spoke only one language: Slovakian. No apologies to foreigners who do not understand a word of it. In our group was a woman in a wheelchair, and she was man handled by her three friends up down a lot of steep staircases, all of which was done in good humour. I could not but admire such positive attitude. Another thing of note was that the locals hardly took any pictures at all, it was as if photography not was a hobby of the nation.
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| Beautifully crafted carved wall in the Great Hall, Bojnice Castle |
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| Exquisite leather wall covering, Oriental Room, Bojnice Castle |
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| A stunningly magnificent ceiling in the Golden Hall, Bojnice Castel |
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| View of Bojnice town from the Castle |
On the approach to the Castle, a small magnolia tree proudly displayed its blooms. But the beauty of nature was drowned by the surrounding cheap food stalls. A hamburger could be had for €4, but it would be hard to tell that it was a hamburger were not sold as one.
