Tour 9  Karlstejn Castle

Let us take you to visit Karlstejn Castle - a gothic castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in the years 1348 - 1357 to house relics and imperial, later czech coronation jewels. In the years 1520 - 1530 a burngrave´s house was built. A reconstruction was carried out in 1887 - 1899 by the architect J. Mocker. In the interiors, the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and St. Catherine´s Chapel, precious frescos are preserved in their original appearance. Chapel of the Holy Rood guards unique collection of 127 panels with semi-figures of saints, angels and prophets, done by Master Theodorik. Due to the location of the castle this tour is more physically demanding and good walking shoes are recommended.