Sights :: ASAP travel

The Nizbor Castle www.keltoi.cz  12 miles

 

The Karlstejn Castle www.hradkarlstejn.cz  4 miles
The Karlstejn Castle is the most reknown and most visited castle in the Czech Republic. The castle was built by emperor Charles the 4th between 1348 and 1357 as treasury for the crown jewels. The main attraction of the castle is the Holy Cross Chapel with its 2200 gems and 129 portrait paintings and a starry sky made of Venezian glass and gold. Apart from the Castle the city of Karlstejn has a wax museum and a museum of christmas cribs. The way from the parking lot to the Castle contains numerous reasonably priced shops selling crystal glass, souvenirs as well as a number of good Czech restaurants.

 

The Dobříš Castle www.zamekdobris.cz 15 miles
The castle in Dobris was built in the period 1745-65. The court yard containing the Lake Koryto, Trinity Church breeding staples is a beauty. When visiting the castle you should make sure to visit the beautiful mirror hall, the french garden and the English park of 72 acres. The castle also contain a nice family restaurant.

 

Svatá Hora www.svata-hora.cz  25 miles
The Czech word Svata Hora means „The Holy Mountain ". On the top of the mountain you'll find the beautifull Virgin Mary Church. The church was designed by the famous italian architecht Carlo Lurago in the middle of the 16th century. The church is connected to the monsatry through a 450 yard long stairway (Scala Santa), and the location ranks as one of the most popular places of pilgrimmage in the Czech Republic. A visit to Svata Hora can be combined with a visit of the mining museum within the same day (see activities ).

 

Sv. Jan pod Skalou www.svatyjan.cz  10 miles

 

 

The Hořovice Castle www.zamek-horovice.cz  18 miles

 

 

Točník a Žebrák www.tocnik.com  17 miles

 

 

 

 

The Křivoklát Castle www.krivoklat.cz  20 miles
The castle lies hidden behind the wooden clad hillsides of Křivoklát. The castle was founded th 1109 and was built to protect Prague against enemies approaching from the west as well as serve as the kings residence during hunts in the local forrests. The castle has also served as prison for a period. The current castle buildings were constructed in the latter part of the 12th century. During the guided tour you will pass through the castle chapel in late gothic style as well as the great hall with its exhibition of religious art.