On elongated Hlavačov Hill near Rakovník, about a kilometre below its summit, once stood an old castle, of which barely visible ramparts and ditches remain. It was known as Starý Hrádek, Castellum vetus, the Old Castle. Treasures supposedly lie in its filled-in underground cellars. There was also a pool covered by a great granite stone, from which a pair of lovers allegedly retrieved part of the treasure.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Starý Hrádek (Hlavačov) - Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Starý Hrádek (Hlavačov)
- District / region
- Rakovník
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 3 km N of Rakovníka
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 323
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.