The castle was founded by the Knights Templar at the end of the thirteenth century and served as the seat of their commandery. The first mention of the local commandery dates from 1281, when Commander Dětřich was based here. The last records date from the early years of the fourteenth century.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Templštejn
- Municipality / starting point
- Templštejn
- District / region
- Znojmo
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 8 km NW of Moravského Krumlova
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 338
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.