Křivoklát Castle, Gothic castle in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
The medieval fortress rises from a hilltop within dense forests, featuring stone walls, cylindrical towers, and fortified gates that characterize its Gothic architecture.
Established in the 12th century by Ottokar I of Bohemia, the castle underwent multiple transformations from royal residence to prison before becoming a national monument.
The castle library contains 52,000 volumes, while the Royal Hall, adorned with star vaulting, stands as the second largest ceremonial space in Czech castles.
Visitors can explore the Late Gothic chapel, Royal Hall, torture chamber, and Great Tower through guided tours available daily from April through October.
The castle prison held numerous notable figures, including the English alchemist Edward Kelley, who attempted an escape by using a bedsheet rope in 1597.
Location: Křivoklát
Inception: 1230
Founders: Ottokar I of Bohemia
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: https://hrad-krivoklat.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.03778,13.87250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
The Czech Republic contains numerous rock formations, castles, and caves outside its capital. Explore sandstone arches in Bohemian Switzerland, witness Gothic architecture at Křivoklát Castle, or visit the limestone quarries of Velke Amerika. The country's historical sites include Renaissance chateaux, Baroque churches, and medieval fortresses, while natural landmarks feature cave systems and mountain spa towns.
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Brdatka
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Watermill Křivoklát čp. 88
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Monument of Prince Karl Egon II. of Fürstenberg in Křivoklát
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Church of Saint Peter (Křivoklát)
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Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
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Church of Saint James the Greater in Městečko
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Most silnice II/201 přes potok z Velké Bukové
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Chapel of the Virgin Mary in Křivoklát
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Častonice 1
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Column with statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Křivoklát
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Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk
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Footbridge over the pond in Velká Buková
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Vydrovic lípa
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Křivoklát - hrad
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Stodola u čp. 24
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Chapel of Saint Eustace
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Road bridge in Roztoky u Křivoklátu
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Railway bridge over road II/201 in Křivoklát
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Footbridge from the parking in Křivoklát
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Footbridge over the Klučná to U Eremita reserve
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Lávka přes Rakovnický potok v Křivoklátě proti čp. 95
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Railway bridge in Roztoky u Křivoklátu
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Bridge of the road 201 over the Rakovnický potok in Křivoklát
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Bridge of the road 227 over the Rakovnický potok in Křivoklát
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Na Babě
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Lávka přes Rakovnický potok k železniční zastávce Křivoklát
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