Vyšehradská skála - Praha, Czech republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Noe1
N 50° 03.811 E 014° 24.986
33U E 458233 N 5545855
Vysehrad rock was the site of the legendary castle of first mythical Czech princes. It is the venue of several legends, described in the book of Alois Jirasek Ancient Bohemian Legends.
Waymark Code: WMTQ4Z
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 3l diesel
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“Ancient Bohemian Legends” was written 1894 by Alois Jirásek. The book describe several legends, which are located to this place (Bivoy, Princess Libuse, Premysl the Ploughman, Maidens’ War, Horymir).

Coordinates shows the place of the central scene of the Horymir legend, the place of the jump of his legendary horse Šemík to Vltava (see the gallery).
Short Description: the venue of several legends, mentioned in the book of Alois Jirasek Old Czech Legends

Book Title: Staré pověsti české

First Year Published: 1894

Author's Name: Alois Jirásek

Name of Waymarked Item: Vyšehradská skála

Location of Item: location

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