Astrological and mysterious signs are carved here and there on the castle walls. In one recess a stone is set into the wall, bearing a relief with an enigmatic inscription. Legend says anyone touching it dies within a year. A treasure was also supposed to lie behind it; the slab was removed, but nothing was found. Several unexplained deaths after touching the stone are recounted. A secret passage is also said to lead from the castle.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Pernštejn- Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Pernštejn
- District / region
- Žďár nad Sázavou
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 2 km W of Nedvědice
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 254
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.