Karlštejn Castle, Gothic castle in Karlštejn, Czech Republic
Karlštejn Castle stands on a limestone hill at 298 meters elevation, featuring thick defensive walls and multiple watchtowers overlooking the Berounka River valley.
Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, established this fortress in 1348 as a secure storage for the Imperial crown jewels and sacred relics.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross within the Great Tower contains a collection of 129 panel paintings by Master Theodoric, representing saints and religious figures.
The castle opens daily except Mondays from April through October, with guided tours available in multiple languages departing every 30 minutes from the entrance.
The castle design incorporates a hierarchical structure where each ascending level represents increased spiritual significance, culminating in the sacred chapel tower.
Location: Karlštejn
Inception: 1348
Architects: Matthias of Arras, Josef Mocker
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 298 m
Website: https://hrad-karlstejn.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.93955,14.18793
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
Chapel of the Holy Cross
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Chapel of St. Catherine
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Statue of dragon in Karlštejn
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Statue of Saint Sebastian in Karlštejn
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Marian Tower
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Voršilka Tower
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Second gate of Karlštejn Castle
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Well tower in Karlštejn castle
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Great Tower
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Cross nearby house no. 173 in Karlštejn
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Skyway between the towers of Karlštejn Castle
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Karlštejn 53
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Můstek přes Budňanský potok na odbočení cesty ze silnice III/11620 nad Karlštejnem po okraji lesa
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Rectory in Karlštejn
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First gate of Karlštejn Castle
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Imperial Palace at Karlštejn Castle
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Column shrine at Karlštejn Castle
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Burgrave house at Karlštejn
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Zbytek hradby do Studeného dolu na Karlštejně
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World War I memorial in Karlštejn
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Lávka přes Budňanský potok na odbočení stezky ze silnice III/11620 na hrad Karlštejn
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Karlštejnská zvonkohra
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Chapel in Karlštejn
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