In Czech culture, Zvíkov is reputedly home to a mysterious castle imp. The theme became so well known that it entered literature and theatre. The National Heritage Institute also notes that Zvíkov has several legends, later collected and adapted in writing.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
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- Place
- Zvíkovské Podhradí
- Municipality / starting point
- Zvíkovské Podhradí
- District / region
- Písek
- Country
- Czechia
- Location in the sources
- Zvíkov Castle
Approximate location on the map
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Approximate location · municipality or area search. The distance comes from the sources, not a currently calculated route.
SOURCES OF THE STORYThis legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.