Karlstejn Castle Half-Day Trip from Prague
- Location:Prague, Czech Republic
- Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2190CEDT9
Discover the impressive Karlstejn Castle on a guided half-day coach tour from Prague. Built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, the Gothic-style castle housed treasures of the Holy Roman Empire, including the Czech coronation jewels. On your guided tour, you’ll explore the towers that make up the castle.
Highlights
- Half-day trip from Prague to Karlstejn Castle
- Guided tour of the Gothic-style castle
- Explore the unique buildings that make up the castle
- Discover the largest collection of panel paintings by Master Theodoric
- See the replica coronation crown
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On this half-day trip from Prague, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the Gothic- and Renaissance-style Karlstejn Castle, built in 1348. As you explore, notice the attention to detail imposed by Charles IV, who was devoted to the rich interior decoration of his castle.
During the castle tour, you will move through the wildly impressive, step-like formation of the individual towers and buildings that make up the castle as a whole. At the lowest point lies the Well tower and Burgrave's palace; from there you’ll walk up toward the majestic Imperial palace, made up of five floors. Then continue even further toward the Marian tower. Finally, you will discover the monumental 197-foot (60-meter) Great tower, located at the highest point of the castle.
The castle’s interior is still decorated with a unique array of wall paintings that date back to the 14th century. In the Chapel of the Holy Cross you’ll find a collection of 129 Master Theodoric panel paintings, the largest collection of its kind in the world. Another large gallery contains portraits of Czech rulers and a replica of the Crown of St Wenceslas, the coronation crown of the Holy Roman Emperor.
In winter, if the Karlstejn Castle is closed, an alternative visit to the Český Šternberk Castle will be arranged. Český Šternberk is an imposing castle and is considered one of the best-preserved Gothic-style Bohemian castles of the mid-13th century. The castle stands at the top of a steep granite cliff on the western bank of the Sázava River in the market town of Český Šternberk. This castle features rich stucco decorations and a unique collection of weapons.
Schedule Details
Karlstejn Castle
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9:30am
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
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An excellent trip to a very nice location. Our tour guide was quite knowledgeable, but her ... Read more ›
gizmopenny, October 2011
Good day tour from Prague, and a good way to see this very impressive castle. Read more ›
Anonymous, March 2009
