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King Eric's Golden Dove

Darłowo, Poland

This statue is said to bring good luck to visiting lovebirds. 

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King Eric VII was a king-turned-pirate who spent years pillaging the realm that he had once ruled over after being overthrown. Along with many treasures, he brought back a golden dove from the island of Gotland that was said to. hold the power of everlasting love. With this token, he remained happily married to his lifelong love Cecilia.

The original golden dove was buried with King Eric, but a reproduction has been cast and imbued with the same powers of romance. 

Inside the courtyard of Darłowo Castle from which King Eric once ruled, the golden dove rests in a niche next to a plaque describing its story and importance. It is known that any couple that gently strokes the golden dove will stay together for all time, just like Cecilia and her pirate king.

Careful who you do this with, it just might work!

Know Before You Go

The golden dove is located within the Darłowo Castle courtyard. Therefore you can only visit this place when the castle museum is open check Google and the castle website for opening hours to ensure you are able to see it.

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