- Karlštejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia.
- Some 18 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of Prague, Karlstejn Castle (Hrad Karlstejn) dominates the surrounding area from its hilltop perch.
- If you love castles, then Karlstejn is where you should be going. ... The walls of the chapel are inlaid with over 2,000 semiprecious stones. Karlstejn Castle.
- Karlstejn Castle in Bohemia used to be a royal residence in the past, and today it is a cultural and architectural monument of national importance.
- Karlštejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia.
- Located about 30 km southwest of Prague above the village named Karlštejn, it is one of the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the Czech Republic.
- Karlštejn Castle (hrad Karlštejn) is a large medieval castle located in the town of the same name near the capital city Prague.
- Originally a royal castle, Karlštejn has never been sold to private hands. ... Getting to the Castle. Karlštejn can be reached from Prague by train or by car.
- Karlstejn Castle is super cool and definitely worth a visit; however, I would not recommend doing a tour in the winter.
- Ownership / Access: -- Notes: Karlštejn Castle (Czech: hrad Karlštejn; German: Burg Karlstein) is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 CE by Charles IV, Holy...