A few kilometres from picturesque Konice rises a long hill called Zvoník or Zvonový les, Bell Forest. A wealthy, arrogant town once stood here, sinking underground one day as punishment. Once a year, on the day it vanished, mournful bells are heard from below.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Konice
- Municipality / starting point
- Konice
- District / region
- Prostějov
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 14 km W of Náměšti na Hané
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 171
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.