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		A Gothic castle built by Emperor Charles IV in the years 1348 - 1357 to house relics and imperial, later also Czech coronation jewels. In the interiors , the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and St. Catherine´s Chapel with precious frescos and a portreit of the builder are preserved in their original appearance. In the large tower the Chapel of the Holy Rood ,consecrated in 1365 , adorned with pictures of saints by Master Theodorik. The panorama of the castle is impressive. See the price list Book Trip to Karlstejn and Krivoklat!
In the midst of deep forests is the impressive panorama of royal Krivoklat Castle. It was founded in 1109. Premysl Otakar II, one of the kings of the first Czech dynasty, annexed Krivoklat Castle and its lands to the royal family and made the castle one of his official seats in the 13th century .The king Vaclav IV, was passionately fond of the castle and hunting in the surrounding forests was especially to his liking. Under the king Vladislav Jagellonian Krivoklat was lent the Late Gothic form it has retained until the present day. The castle was losing its importance after fires in 1597 and 1643 , it suffered futher damage during a fire in 1826. Nizbor Crystal Factory

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