Only an hours train ride southwest of Prague, you won't be disappointed with this idyllic setting. Karlstejn Castle is perched above the town with the same name.
Walk across the Berounka River and into town.
Lined with shops, restaurants and quaint homes the main street through Karlstejn allows for a slow wander up the hill to the castle.
A large Gothic Castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, it served as a place of safekeeping for his many treasures. It is one of the most famous and frequently visited castles in Czech Republic.
On this particular trip we didn't go inside, but if you're going to hike all that way I suggest you do.
However, you won't be disappointed just taking in the view.
This is just one of the many beautiful castles that dot the Czech landscape.
You are so right! There are plenty of beautiful castles in Czech!
ReplyDeleteNo, I never thought about all the castles in the Czech republic. But of course there would be - geographically it's close to everywhere else that dotted the countryside with castles. It's all very pretty - makes me want to visit the countryside. I've only ever been to Prague.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the stonework amazing? You never see that kind of detail anymore. Lovely photos.
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Look at those beautiful autumn colors! That third picture down is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
ReplyDeleteA visit to the Czech countryside is definitely worth it!
ReplyDeleteYes! And you're right. Buildings these days cannot match what was built then! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are a few years old now, but I didn't write it up as a destination way back when. It fit perfectly with the season. I have another Czech castle post coming up soon and the fall colors in that one are my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteI love those fall colors!!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCzech Republic sure puts on a display in the Fall!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, and those autumnal leaves!
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