Karlštejn Castle to undergo renovation at cost of 95 million crowns

The Czech Republic’s famous Karlštejn Castle, located near Beroun outside of Prague, is to be renovated at the cost of some 95 million crowns.

According to the Czech News Agency, 85 percent of the costs will be covered by EU funds.

The head of the National Heritage Institute Naďa Goryczková said on Monday that the castle would remain open during the renovation project although some parts of the site would periodically have to remain closed.

The renovation of Karlštejn will include the creation of a modern visitors’ centre.

The Gothic castle, founded by Holy Roman Emperor and King Charles IV in 1348, one of the most visited sites outside the capital. Historically, the castle served as a place for safekeeping of the Bohemian crown jewels and other royal treasures.