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Karlstein Castle

Castles & Country Houses, Event, Film & Wedding Hire, Museums & Art Centres
Karlstein Castle, built in 1348, has not only been a royal residence, but also the fortress protecting the crown jewels, holy relics, and royal archives till the 17th century. 

The castle is a unique monument and has a lot to offer such as its original 14th-century wall decoration in the Chapel of the Holy Cross, comprising a set of 129 paintings created by Master Theodoric, the largest portrait gallery of kings of Bohemia in the Czech Republic and a replica of the royal Crown of Bohemia. The mentioned wall decoration is also the largest of its kind in the world.

Karlstien is also a venue for weddings.

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Karlstein Castle

Hrad Karlstein
267 18 Karlštejn
Czech Republic