Approximately 30 miles north of Prague, a mysterious castle known as Houska Castle in the Czech countryside has been the subject of spooky local lore since it was first constructed in 1278. Houska Castle’s unusual floor plan and remote location, far removed from major water sources, trade routes, or strategically important areas, caused many locals to speculate that supernatural forces inspired Ottokar II of Bohemia to build the secluded fortress. The official story is that Ottokar II of Bohemia built Houska Castle to serve as an administrative center where he could manage multiple estates. Local lore states that Houska Castle’s […]
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