Karlštejn
Gothic castle in the Czech Republic founded by Charles IV / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the castle. For the market town named after the castle, see Karlštejn (Beroun District).
For other uses, see Karlstein.
Karlštejn Castle (Czech: hrad Karlštejn; German: Burg Karlstein) is a castle in the Czech Republic. It is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 by King Charles IV. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian Crown Jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures. Karlštejn is among the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the country.
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Karlštejn Castle | |
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hrad Karlštejn | |
Central Bohemian Region Near Karlštejn in Czech Republic | |
Coordinates | 49°56′22″N 14°11′17″E |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Operator | National Heritage Institute |
Open to the public | 1905 |
Website | www.hrad-karlstejn.cz |
Site history | |
Built | 1348 |
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