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Karlštejn Castle is located in the Czech Republic. It is a grand Gothic castle established in 1348 by King Charles IV. The castle acted as a secure location for the Imperial Regalia along with the Bohemian crown jewels, sacred relics, and various royal treasures. Karlštejn ranks as one of the most renowned and commonly visited castles in the nation. Established in 1348, the construction was overseen by the future Karlštejn burgrave Vitus of Bítov, yet no documentation exists regarding the actual builder. Certain historians suggest that Matthias of Arras could be recognized as the architect, although he had passed away by 1352. It is reported that Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV oversaw the construction and interior design personally. The construction was completed almost twenty years later in 1365. After the start of the Hussite Wars, the Imperial Regalia were relocated in 1421 and transported through Hungary to Nuremberg. In 1422, amid the castle siege, Hussite forces employed biological warfare as Prince Sigismund Korybut launched catapults to hurl dead bodies, which were however not plague-infected, along with 2,000 carriage-loads of dung over the walls, seemingly infecting the defenders. Subsequently, the Bohemian crown jewels were returned to the castle and remained there for nearly two hundred years, with a few brief interruptions. The castle experienced multiple renovations: in late Gothic style post-1480 and in Renaissance style during the final quarter of the 16th century. In 1487, the large tower suffered fire damage, and in the 16th century, multiple modifications occurred. After being taken over by the Swedes in 1648, it fell into neglect. Ultimately, a Gothic Revival renovation was executed by Josef Mocker from 1887 to 1899, resulting in the current appearance of the castle. #History #Architecture #Castles

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