Trip to Karlstejn Castle from Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 4 hours
Explore one of the most visited castles and a symbol of Czech history, built by Charles IV, Czech King and Roman Emperor and served to safeguard the imperial and royal treasure and Crown Jewels.
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Explore one of the most visited castles and a symbol of Czech history, built by Charles IV, Czech King and Roman Emperor and served to safeguard the imperial and royal treasure and Crown Jewels.Karlštejn Castle is one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic. Built by Charles IV between 1348 and 1355, it originally served to safeguard the imperial and royal treasure and the Crown Jewels, as well as the archive of state documents. After a 30 minute walk uphill to the castle gates, your guide will lead you on an hour-long tour of the interiors. You'll become acquainted not only with the history of the castle, but with the life of Charles IV and the fine arts that flourished during his reign. This monumental feat of Gothic architecture is situated about 38 km south west of Prague.
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