West of the village, remains of a once-fortified residence lie in the woods. The place is called Na zpropadeném zámku, “At the Accursed Castle”. An important trade route passed nearby and the small castle served to defend it. Later, robbers lived here and supposedly buried their treasures in the cellars. On moonlit nights, chains rattle and twelve figures dressed in white appear, carrying a large open coffin.
Location and map
- Place
- Branov
- Municipality / starting point
- Branov
- District / region
- Rakovník
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 6 km SW of Křivoklátu
West of the village, remains of a once-fortified residence lie in the woods. The place is called Na zpropadeném zámku, “At the Accursed Castle”. An important trade route passed nearby and the small castle served to defend it. Later, robbers lived here and supposedly buried their treasures in the cellars. On moonlit nights, chains rattle and twelve figures…
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Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 69
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.