550 years since the death of the White Lady: How Perchta of Rožmberk became a legend of Czech castles

550 years ago, a woman died who would become more famous after her death than she ever was in life. Perchta of Rožmberk – known as the White Lady, the most famous ghost of Czech castles – was in reality a victim of political arrangements, family indifference, and brutal domestic abuse. Her story is both dark and fascinating, which is why it continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

Perchta was born in 1429 into the powerful Rožmberk family, which controlled much of South Bohemia.

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Author: Klára Stejskalová