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Karlštejn Castle and its Great Tower above the wooded hill

Beyond the city · by train south-west of Prague

Karlštejn: Our Favourites

The castle on its wooded hill, with Papilio’s two MICHELIN stars on the way.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Karlštejn: the back story

    Karlštejn·In depth

    The Gothic castle on its wooded hill south-west of Prague, with tours from its official site.

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What to see

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    Karlštejn Castle

    Karlštejn·Castle

    The Gothic castle above Karlštejn.

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