Karlštejn Castle renovations finish

The large-scale renovation of Karlštejn Castle near Prague which began in 2020 has ended, with the ceremonial opening planned for April 21, the Czech News Agency reported on Friday. The Czech Minister of Culture, Martin Baxa, is expected to attend. The renovations included the restoration of the Imperial Palace and the addition of a new modern visitor centre.

The Gothic Karlštejn Castle was built by order of King Charles IV in 1348 as a place to store royal treasures, mainly collections of holy relics and the imperial crown jewels. It is one of the most visited historical sites in the country.