- We chose to stay one night in Karlstejn, if you make the same choice keep in mind that it is difficult to find a restaurant open after eight, eight and a half, or rather...
- Karlštejn Castle was built in 1348 by King Charles IV as a place to keep the Bohemian Crown Jewels safe, as well as holy relics and other royal treasures.
- At the end of the bridge, turn right and you will come to the small village of Karlštejn. It is a 30-40 minute uphill walk from the train station to the castle.
- Karlštejn is a large Gothic castle that stands 19 miles southwest of Prague in the Czech Republic.
- The castle was founded in 1348 by the Czech king and Holy Roman emperor Charles IV as a place to keep royal treasures...
- Situated approximately 30 km southwest of Prague, Karlstejn is the most famous Czech medieval castle.
- Located southwest of Prague, Karlštejn is best known for its impressive Gothic castle, built in the 14th century by Emperor Charles IV.
- Karlštejn is only 33.8 km (20 mi) away from the center of Prague and getting there from the Czech capital is easy.
- Welcome to my blog post about one of the most captivating and enchanting destinations in Czech Republic – Karlštejn Castle.