A unique original 14th-century wall decoration, a set of 129 paintings created by Master Theodoric in the Chapel of the Holy Cross (the largest in the world), the largest portrait gallery of kings of Bohemia in the Czech Republic, a replica of the royal Crown of Bohemia, a unique castle well.
Overview
Karlštejn Castle is one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic. Built by Charles IV between 1348 and 1355, it originally served to safeguard the imperial and royal treasure and the Crown jewels and served also as the archive of state documents. This gothic castle, enchanting you with its monumental architecture is situated about 38 km southwest of Prague. After climbing the hill, an hour lasting tour of the interiors awaits you.
There are two different tours inside the Castle:
- Imperial residence of Charles the IV.
- Karlštejn Castle Chapel
Trip Highlights
- The largest collection of Gothic paintings
- Marian Tower
- Interiors of Well Tower
- Clock Tower
- Imperial Palace