Restoration of royal tomb begins ahead of Charles IV anniversary celebrations

Restorers have begun work on the royal tomb at St. Vitus’ Cathedral at Prague Castle that includes the sarcophagus of Czech king and Holy Roman emperor Charles IV. The experts are cleaning stone and concrete elements of the tomb as well as repairing its railings and air control system. The work should be completed by the end of April, prior to celebrations of the 700th anniversary of the birth of Charles IV the following month.