Photo: Towering Karlstein Castle Czech Republic Europe

At the top of the hill, towering above the village of Karlstein in the Czech Republic in Europe, sits the historic Karlstein Castle.

A picture of architectural beauty is the Karlstein Castle built in the 14th century, atop the hill towering above the village of Karlstein in the Czech Republic in Europe. This castle was once a splendid royal seat and housed the imperial crown jewels which were kept safe here by the King of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.Karlstein Castle towering above the village of Karlstein, Czech Republic, Europe