The Legend of Kaceřov Chateau

The castle is shrouded in legend of the joint suicide of members of the Griespek family. They were supporters of the Estate Uprising during the time of the Battle of White Mountain. During the subsequent persecution, they begged the Emperor for mercy, which was granted to them. The news was being brought by a messenger who, by mistake, raised the banner of the colour that had been agreed to mean the death sentence. The assembled Griespeks, therefore, committed suicide before the messenger reached the castle.