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Karlstejn Castle was built by Emperor Charles IV from 1348 to 1357 to safeguard the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. The most unique is the Chapel of Holy Cross with walls inlaid by semi-precious stones and gold and 128 panel paintings of saints from the workshop of Master Theodorik. These panel paintings make one of the largest collections of the Gothic panel paintings in the world.
Konopiště Castle/Chateau was founded as a gothic fortress in the end of the 13th century and during the course of centuries it was several times rebuilt. In the end of 19 century the castle became the property of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, and it became to be his hunting-lodge. Several chambers were decorated with the collections inherited from the Modena's archdukes of d'Este.
Walking on flat surfaces – smooth and cobblestones, and up the hills.
Admisson:
Karlstejn: Tour 1 - Tour 1 includes historical interiors of the Imperial palace and the lower floors of the Marian tower with valuable equipment of 14th to 19th centuries. (Courtier's Hall, Hall of Knights with chapel of St. Nicolas, Chapter Deanery, Royal Bedroom, Audience and Banquet Halls, Hall of Ancestors, Treasury and Jewels Hall, former castle prison). - 250 CZK adults, 150 CZK students, 20 CZK children under 6. 50-60 minutes.
Tour 2 – Tour 2 passes through the Marian and Great towers and offers visit to the Church of Our Lady, Chapel of St. Catharine, former Sacristy, suspension wooden bridge, museum of lapidary, castle's picture gallery, library with exposition of the last reconstruction of the castle as well as the Holy Cross Chapel. - 300 CZK adults, 200 CZK students, free for children under 6.
+ reservation fee in advance CZK 30,-/1person 100 - 110 minutes.
Note: The Tour II including the Chapel of the Holy Cross will be open from 1st June 2010 till 31st October 2010.
Konopiste: Tour 1 (Representative and guest rooms with a hunting corridor) - 200 CZK for adults and 130 CZK for students. 50 minutes.
Tour 2 (oldest part of the castle, armors, chapel, lift, library) - 200 CZK for adults and 130 CZK for students. 55 minutes.
Tour 3 (Private living rooms of the Frantisek Ferdinand's family on the 3rd floor installed after authentic documentation) - 300 CZK for adults and 200 CZK students. It must be booked ahead, reservation fee 20 CZK pp. 60-70 minutes.
Note: reservation fee in advance CZK 20,-/1person
Interesting links: www.hradkarlstejn.cz, www.zamek-konopiste.cz
FULLY PRIVATE TRIP (price for private guide service and driver, entrance fees paid separately) |
| Duration |
1- 4 people. Price per group |
5- 7 people. Price per group |
Bigger group |
| 8 hours. Not available on Mondays. Only during April – October, Karlstejn open in March - November and Christmas time as well. |
6 250 CZK (250 EUR*)
Guide 3 500 + driver/car 2 750 CZK |
7 800 CZK (312 EUR*)
Guide 4 000 + driver/minibus 3 800 CZK |
Upon requeat |
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