Treasures are supposedly buried inside Bořeň (639 m), a phonolite hill southeast of the town that resembles a reclining lion from afar. People say that Bořeň opens on Palm Sunday, allowing a person of pure heart to admire its underground treasures guarded by sprites.
WHERE TO FIND THE PLACE
Location and map
- Place
- Bílina
- Municipality / starting point
- Bílina
- District / region
- Teplice
- Country
- Czechia
- Distance and direction
- 12 km S of Teplic
Approximate location on the map
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SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 58
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.