Processions of spirits carrying little lights were once seen here at night. Because some citizens of Žatec had harmed them, they supposedly planned to attack the town. The night watchman saved Žatec by releasing them from their enchantment so they could return to eternal sleep in the cemetery. In gratitude, the townspeople erected a monument to watchman Borš beside the fountain.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Žatec
- Municipality / starting point
- Žatec
- District / region
- Louny
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 16 km W of Loun
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 386
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.