Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn, Czech Republic

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 9:00-17:00
Admission: Ticketed
Phone: +420 311 681 617

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Karlštejn Castle, a large Gothic fortress founded in 1348 by King Charles IV near Prague, was designed to serve as a secure repository for the Imperial Regalia, the Bohemian crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures. Built in the Gothic architectural style, the castle was constructed under the direction of architects including Matthias of Arras and later Josef Mocker. Its strategic purpose as a royal stronghold and treasury made it one of the most significant fortifications in medieval Bohemia. Today, Karlštejn ranks among the Czech Republic's most famous and frequently visited castles, holding designation as both a national cultural monument and a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architect

Josef Mocker Matthias of Arras

Movement

Gothic architecture

Built: 1348
Type: castle
Heritage: Tentative World Heritage Site, national cultural monument of the Czech Republic
Place: Karlštejn, Czech Republic

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