Ghosts and legends
· Vanalinn
Legend of Olev’s Death
In legend, Olev falls to his death from the tower he built, and a snake and toad emerge from his mouth.
According to folklore, a mysterious master builder named Olev promised to raise an exceptionally high tower. The tale binds the building, his name and his death into a dramatic explanation. After his fall, a snake and a toad are said to have emerged from his mouth, giving the story a supernatural turn. This is a legend, not a verified account of the construction of St Olaf’s. It reveals how a city gives meaning to its most striking buildings through stories.
Practical information
Address: Lai 50
Look up at the tower from Lai 50. Treat Olev’s fate as folklore rather than a documented event.