royal castle karlstejn czech republic

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Panoramic view of castle Karlstejn, Czech Republic Royalty Free Stock Photo

Medieval gothic royal castle Karlstejn near Prague, Czech Republic Royalty Free Stock Photo

KarlÃÂ¡tejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 AD by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian/Czech crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures.