Karlštejn 20230628_135623

Karlštejn Castle. Quite an imposing looking sight above the town.

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June 28th 2023
The big reason to visit here is the Karlštejn Castle, you’ll see why when you see the photos. It is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 by King Charles IV. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian Crown Jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures. In 1422, during the siege of the castle, Hussite attackers reportedly used catapults to throw ... read more

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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... ... read more

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