Emperor Rudolf II visited here in 1600. According to legend, on his way to the castle he heard that it was haunted and was afraid to enter. The procession of vehicles could no longer turn around on the narrow road, so the emperor had to stay at the castle.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Točník- Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Točník
- District / region
- Beroun
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 5 km N of Hořovic
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 342
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.