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Prague Castle, Czech Republic (FRT-166) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/8/2024
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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By Janusz Jakubowski from Warsaw, Poland - Praha / Prague, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103764091

The cache is NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. Originally built in the late 9th century, it initially included the Church of the Virgin Mary, fortified with a moat and a rampart of clay and stones.

The castle underwent numerous expansions and renovations over the centuries, as well as improved fortifications. From the 10th century on, it was the seat of the heads of state as well as the Prague Bishop. Renovations reflected those in power at the time.

During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi in charge of Bohemia and Moravia. An old legend stated that any usurper who placed the Bohemian crown on his head would die within the year. While Heydrich did try on the crown, he was actually assassinated by Czech soldiers in Operation Antropoid.

Sources: Wikipedia, Travel+Leisure

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The cache may be found at N 44 AB.CDE W 094 FG.DCB.

Ottokar II of Bohemia reigned from AF December 1253 until AB August 1278.

Vladislaus II was crowned King of Hungary and Croatia 1G September 1490.

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, was born 10 March 1CDF.

The most popular and convenient tram stop to visit Prague Castle is Pražský hrad on tram line XY where X+Y=E.

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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.

Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.

In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.

 

 

 

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