In 1393 John of Nepomuk was tortured and thrown into the Vltava. Later tradition connected his death with the queen's confessional secret. People still touch the relief by his statue on Charles Bridge: a popular belief says it brings good luck and guarantees a return to Prague.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
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- Place
- Praha
- Municipality / starting point
- Praha
- District / region
- Praha 1 · Karlův most
- Country
- Czechia
- Location in the sources
- Statue of St John of Nepomuk
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SOURCES OF THE STORYThis legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.