Jeroným Makovský of Maková, originally from Soběslav, an alchemist and Emperor Rudolf II's chief chamberlain, was imprisoned here for stealing certain important documents. Shortly before, he had been released from Křivoklát.
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.