Karlstejn

Karlstejn Castle is perhaps the most well known castle in the Czech Republic. Karlstejn is located among winding hills approximately 30 miles from Prague. The castle was founded in 1348 by the Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV, after whom Charles Bridge in Prague is named. The castle, built in high gothic style, was intended as a royal treasury to safeguard both the crown jewels and King's extensive collection of holy relics.