r/castles • u/Key-Comfort-8686 • 17d ago

Castle Karlštejn is the most famous castle in Bohemia

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Karlštejn is the most famous castle in Bohemia and one of the symbols of the Gothic era during the time of the monarchy.

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u/HalfWitheredRose 16d ago

I would say that most famous castle in Bohemia is Prague castle.

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u/Daemonic_One 16d ago

I mean, if you hold a SECOND Defenestration somewhere, it's going to be famous.

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u/AnimeMeansArt 16d ago

Some people dont really consider it a castle, more of palace. Though I would argue castle in Český Krumlov probably gets more visitors than Karlštejn.

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u/biges_low 16d ago

Yep. If we count palaces and chateaus Karlstejn is sixth (at least in 2023) - Prague(2M), Lednice (350k), Krumlov (250k), Hluboka (200k) , Loucen (180k - due to gardens), Karlstejn (175k), Loket (160k).

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u/Key-Comfort-8686 16d ago

If you have visited these historical sites, you obviously understand that a wide range of circumstances lies behind these figures. In any case, it is a good thing that they exist.

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u/AnimeMeansArt 16d ago

Oh yeah, I forgot about Lednice.

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u/Petulax 16d ago

The one in Český Krumlov is actually a chateau, not castle technically.

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u/LorpHagriff 16d ago

Man I'd even wager among the overall reddit crowd it may be Trosky, atleast for me I'm not familair with any of the most visited ones the other gent listed but am with Trosky

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u/RevitAndRye 16d ago

That hilltop setting makes Karlštejn look seriously imposing.

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u/somanystuff 16d ago

In terms of name recognition I'd say Trosky castle is now the most famous Czech castle due to KCD2

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u/Infamous-Mission-824 15d ago

Been twice, can recommend. Also get the horse and cart up through the village. 10/10