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Karlštejn Castle
Founded in 1348 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Karlštejn Castle is a majestic Gothic fortress built to safeguard the Imperial Regalia, holy relics, and Bohemian Crown Jewels. Perched high above the Berounka River, the royal stronghold is equally famous for its sacred treasury chapel and the chilling legacy of the murderous noblewoman Kateřina Bechyňová.