One of the oldest Bohemian castles, built by King Václav I on the model of French castles, was a fortress unique in Central Europe. K.H.Mácha once visited its ruins. Twelve enchanted maidens appear here, guarding a hidden treasure. It is a counterpart of the legend known from Karlštejn, but here they are enchanted into little fish in the castle well. (See Karlštejn.)
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Týřov- Hrad
- Municipality / starting point
- Týřov
- District / region
- Rakovník
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 2 km NE of Skryjí
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 352
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.