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Historical Archive: Karlstejn Castle

Knĕží Hora, near Prague
begun June 1348, substantially complete by 1365
built for Charles IV of Luxembourg (1316-78), king of Bohemia from 1347, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome 1355
reconstructed after 1480, and fourth quarter of 16th century (report: 1597)
extensive restoration by Josef Mocker and Friedrich Schmidt 1887-99


Exterior from outside the castle complex


Exterior within the castle complex


Interior, general


Chapel of the Virgin Mary


Chapel of th Holy Cross


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Imperial Palace, Great Tower
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audience hall, Imperial Palace

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Chapel of the Holy Cross

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Chapel of the Virgin Mary