Tajemná místaATLAS OF STORIES AND LEGENDS
Srbice · STORY FROM THE ATLAS

The Pillar of Fire

On Hůrka Hill north of the village stands the early Gothic Church of St Vitus, dating from the mid-thirteenth century. A pillar of fire appeared here, floating from Močerady to the little church and then to Těšovice, where it was seen around the gardens. It never harmed anyone.

WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE

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Place
Srbice
Municipality / starting point
Srbice
District / region
Domažlice
Country
Czechia
Distance and direction
2 km N of Kolovče

On Hůrka Hill north of the village stands the early Gothic Church of St Vitus, dating from the mid-thirteenth century. A pillar of fire appeared here, floating from Močerady to the little church and then to Těšovice, where it was seen around the gardens. It never harmed anyone.

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SOURCES OF THE STORY

Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 322

This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.

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