Tips for trips around the Czech Republic
Karlstejn Castle
A Gothic Castle built by Charles IV., King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor from 1348-1355 to protect the imperial crown jewels and documents. The Karlstejn lies 40 km southwest of Prague.
A unique collection of 129 Gothic panel paintings by Master Theodoric depicting Christ´s heavenly army has been preserved in the most important part of the castle,the Chapel of St. Cross.
A replica of the St. Wenceslas Crown is on exhibit in the treasury.
The Big Tower is the main building at Karlstejn. Served as a residence and for defense and is linked by a narrow wooden bridge to the Marian Tower.
The last building inside the castle walls is the Imperial Palace.
Other types of trips:
Konopiste Castle
Krivoklat Castle
Kutna Hora
Hluboka nad Vltavou
Carlsbad -Karlovy Vary
Czech Krumlov – Cesky Krumlov
