The Cave of the Blaník Knights, Sandstone grotto with knight sculptures in Rudka u Kunštátu, Czech Republic
The interior of the cave contains 16 detailed knight sculptures resting in sleeping positions, along with an equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas.
Local artist Stanislav Rolínek carved these sandstone sculptures during the early 1900s until his death from tuberculosis in 1931 at age 30.
The sculptures represent the Czech legend of Blaník Knights, who sleep within a mountain and will rise when their nation faces grave danger.
The grotto opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30, with private transportation recommended for reaching the location.
A giant lion statue guards the entrance, while inside only the boots remain from a 34-foot statue of President Masaryk destroyed during World War II.
Location: Rudka u Kunštátu
GPS coordinates: 49.51710,16.51180
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:41
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