The ancient castle Velke Losiny, located in the same Czech town, steeped in dark legends that are not groundless. This castle is considered cursed and called a "fortress of witches", because, according to historical evidence, there were scandalous witch trials that led to the deaths of more than 50 people.

Gothic castle on the river Losinka was founded in the XIV century. He belonged to various noble families, was always in the pledge, that does not lead to its expansion and improvement. The most famous owners of the castle were representatives of Žerotín, who at the end of the XV century fortress got the full and unconditional ownership. They managed the castle for three centuries. Žerotín Yang, get him examined property, ordered the complete reconstruction of the fortress. By 1589 in Velke Losiny appeared sumptuous Renaissance palace worthy of pampered aristocrats. In 1693 due to the site of the fortress wall palace expanded.

Earlier visiting family Žerotín proved a terrible guest - Inquisitor GF Bobl Edelshtadt background. He did not come just like that, and at the invitation of the hosts, who went alarm from the local priest. He accidentally during service noticed that one of the parishioners ate guests, and hid it. She was immediately accused of witchcraft, and the inquisitor sentenced her to be burned at the stake. He suggested that other parishioners can also be witches. The unfortunate woman was tortured, and they called the names of their companions. So it was destroyed about 50 innocent city dwellers.

Openwork castle with a three-tiered arcades now a museum. In it you can see the valuable library, armory, art gallery and private apartments Žerotín.