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

The Castle Treasure

Treasures supposedly lie at the bottom of the deep castle well, now filled with broken stone. They can be seen only once a year at Easter, while the Passion is read in Staňkov church. The well then opens and purifies itself, revealing an immense treasure at its bottom.

WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE

Location and map

Place
Staňkov
Municipality / starting point
Staňkov
District / region
Domažlice
Country
Czechia
Distance and direction
15 km NE of Domažlic

Treasures supposedly lie at the bottom of the deep castle well, now filled with broken stone. They can be seen only once a year at Easter, while the Passion is read in Staňkov church. The well then opens and purifies itself, revealing an immense treasure at its bottom.

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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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