Surprising Signs # 4 - Muszynka, Poland

I found this sign outside the gate of a house in a small village in southern Poland. It translates as "Caution! BAD and HUNGRY dog!" (No pies you can eat are involved, as 'pies' means dog). It's not unusual to see a sign warning of a 'bad' (dangerous) dog, but I'm not used to being warned that the owner keeps their dogs under-fed as an extra deterrent to keep trespassers out. I kept my distance from that dog... :)

Surprising Signs # 3 - Bratislava, Slovakia

This sign can be seen in Bratislava in Mlynske Nivy street, which is close to the central bus station. I can't be certain exactly why they've chosen "Witch Style" as the name of their beauty salon, but it certainly made me look twice. With Halloween coming soon, perhaps they'll get some extra business... :)

Surprising Signs # 2 - Suceava, Romania

This sign stands in the main square of the city of Suceava, Romania. It shows the distances to a number of major European cities, but the distance given at the bottom is certainly the most interesting one. It declares for all locals and visitors to see that the distance to the European Union is 0 kilometres. Apparently the city council of Suceava feels the need to assure people that their city really is within the boundaries of the EU. It also expresses a certain element of local pride in celebrating the accomplishment of Romania joining the EU, but I haven't seen a similar sign elsewhere in the newly expanded EU states. What do you think of this?

Surprising Signs # 1 - Kremnica, Slovakia

This sign is found at the foot of the staircase leading up into the castle tower in Kremnica in central Slovakia. Read what it says carefully - while climbing the stairs it appears to be necessary to discuss obscure indie bands and new-age philosophy...