Karlstejn Castle/Czech Republic - great place for a day trip out of Prague!
Hello fellow steemians,
If you are planning your trip to Prague and looking for a great place for a day trip to escape the busy capital then no need to look further. Cultural and historical significance as well as close location to Prague makes Karlstejn Castle just a perfect location that will enhance your experience while visiting the Czech Republic. Karlstejn Castle is one of Czech Republic's most famous castles. It was founded by Czech king and Holy Roman emperor Charles IV in 1348, the same year when the king founded Prague's New Town and Charles University. The castle was built to hold the royal treasures and coronation jewels of the Roman Empire, and served as the king's retreat. The Czech coronation jewels were kept there for almost 200 years during and after the Hussite wars in the 15th and 16th century. The castle was originally built in the Gothic style and reconstructed in the Renaissance style in the 16th century. Karlstejn stands on a hill surrounded by other hills, so it cannot be seen until you get very close. This clever strategy has paid off. Since it is impossible to see the castle from afar (and thanks to its thick walls), it was never conquered in the past. What would you say? Interesting place to visit?
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Please feel free to check out some of my other recent posts from Prague or other various locations around the Czech Republic.
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Tomas
CEO & Founder of CGH
And if you enjoy hiking, the woods surrounding the castle are very beautiful. I hope you like this view @czechglobalhosts
That is a beautiful photo.... I feel like I want to run through that field:)....
a secret meeting place for james bond villein ;)
who knows:)....
I am waiting for its new movie..... cant wait :)
This is fantastic and I love its ingenuity.
I am glad you have enjoyed the post! Thanks, Tomas.
Like a fairy tale castle!! Great view, you're lucky to be there :D hope you get the rum there too :P
LOL, I am not a fun of rum. Prefer beer:).... czech way!
Wow, i do love a castle, especially one that is surely home to a bloodsucking fiend. Again another gorgeous place.
Definitely worth a visit! Highly recommended to anyone visiting the Czech Republic. Have a good one!
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It is even more fascinating in real! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and steem on.
Absolutely stunning! I freakin love castles. I want to see them all one day. Thanks for posting this!
The Czech Republic is a great place for that! We are the country with an abundance of them:).....
Gorgeous pictures. Very interesting.
Thanks ever so much and enjoy the rest of your Sunday, steem on!
Amazing
Thank you!
My friend, a kind reminder here.
#cn tag is stand for chinese.
However, no chinese was detected in this article.
Please use wisely for your tag,thank you.
Thank you for pointing that out. I am already clearing that with another user. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Tomas
Thank you for your understanding.