Castles of Emperors – Karlstein and Konopište

Two imperial castles. The other one's prettier! Karlstein - the castle of the Holy Roman Emperor, and at the same time the Czech king (on the floor) - Charles 4. He served as the “safe” of the Empire, where the ruler’s regalia were reliably stored – a scepter, a crown and so, in detail, all sorts of jewelry. The castle is located on a rock that is difficult to reach and difficult for enemies of a great power. The treasures used to be guarded by His Majesty’s soldiers, but now there are groups of tourists taking pictures of beauty with blissful smiles. So we, like them, will also visit the “holy place”, go up the hill, to the castle, admire the regalia, admire the views of the Czech Republic from the height of Karlstein, and continue to the next castle of the next emperor (Almost the emperor) – Konopište. Franz Ferdinand, who lives in the castle with his wife and children, was the heir to the imperial throne. But he never became emperor, for the simple reason that he was shot a little in Sarajevo. As a result of which the First World War began, so colorfully described in "Schveik".

Franz Ferdinand was diligently engaged in hunting in the hemp forests, as evidenced by the huge number of hunting trophies hung in the rooms of the castle. 280,000 animals were destroyed by the emperor. That's what a hunter means. And after the "civilization" I suggest to go to the light in the castle hunting restaurant, stretch the legs by the burning fireplace and taste fresh game. Shall we?