Karlstejn Castle, a photo from Stredocesky, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

Karlstejn Castle holds an exceptional position among the Czech castles. It is located about 30 km southwest of Prague above the village of the same name and thus it makes it one of the most favorite sights in the Czech Republic. Built in 1348 by the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV, its main purpose was to store crown jewels and holy relics.

The Bohemian crown jewels were kept there for almost two centuries, with some short breaks. During the Thirty Year's War in 1619, the coronation jewels were moved to Prague. From 1648, when the owner and Holy Roman Emperor was defeated by Swedes, the castle fell in disrepair. A Neo-Gothic reconstruction was carried out by Josef Mocker between 1887 and 1899, giving the castle its present look.

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lousat (139170) 2021-05-07 14:40

Hi Zbigniew,magnificent castle taken over the old houses of village,very very elegant and imposing and well preserved too,useful post about this beauty not often seen on TE. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

kasianowak (17676) 2021-05-07 15:01

Czesc Zbigniew
Wszystko w tej kompozycji ma sens, lacznie z mostkiem i lampa. Fajne polaczenie coraz bardziej oddalajacych sie bryl i linii, ktore prowadza wzrok w kierunku zamku na gorze.
Ladnie swiatlo i kolory.
Pozdrawiam
Kasia

jemaflor (147018) 2021-05-07 23:26

Hi Z,
A composition well balanced, with the castle like focal point and the view of this bridge, good sharpness, tfs.

ChrisJ (171794) 2021-05-08 0:06

Czesc Zbigniew

I didn't know about this castle or I would have gone to see it. But I did get to Cesky Krumlov which offered similar views. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (116377) 2021-05-11 22:27

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
excellent capture in many levels
and thanks for your description and your useful notes about
this castle which holds an exceptional position
regards
costantino