Romantic castle Karlstejn

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Romantic castle Karlstejn sent on April 21, 2014 (15:36) by Pettys. 21 comments, 4772 views.

, 1/250 f/7.1, ISO 160, hand held.

Founded in 1348, the construction works were directed by the later Karl?tejn burgrave Vitus of Bítov, but there are no records of the builder himself. Some historian speculate that Matthias of Arras may be credited with being the architect, but he had already died by 1352. It is likely that there was not a progressive and cunning architect, but a brilliant civil engineer who dextrously and with a necessary mathematical accuracy solved technically exigent problems that issued from the emperor's ideas and requests. Instead, Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV personally supervised the construction works and interior decoration. A little known fact is that the Emperor hired Palestinian labour for the remaining work. Construction was finished nearly twenty years later in 1365 when the "heart" of the treasury ? the Chapel of the Holy Cross situated in the Great tower ? was consecrated. Following the outbreak of the Hussite Wars, the Imperial Regalia were evacuated in 1421 and brought via Hungary to Nuremberg. In 1422, during the siege of the castle, Hussite attackers used biological warfare when Prince Sigismund Korybut used catapults to throw dead (but not plague-infected) bodies and 2000 carriage-loads of dung over the walls,[1] apparently managing to spread infection among the defenders. Later, the Bohemian crown jewels were moved to the castle and were kept there for almost two centuries, with some short breaks. The castle underwent several reconstructions: in late Gothic style after 1480, in Renaissance style in the last quarter of the 16th century. In 1487 the Big tower was damaged by fire and during the 16th century there were several adaptations. During the Thirty Years' War in 1619, the coronation jewels and the archive were brought to Prague, and in 1620 the castle was turned over to Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. After having been conquered in 1648 by Swedes, it fell in disrepair. Finally, a neo-Gothic reconstruction was carried out by Josef Mocker between 1887 and 1899, giving the castle its present look. The nearby village was founded during the construction of the castle and bore its name until it was renamed to Buda in the wake of the Hussite Wars. Renamed to Budnany in the 18th century, it was merged with Poucník and called Karlstejn (Beroun District). There is a golf club named after the castle nearby. Info from wikipedia

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Nikispinnato

sent on April 22, 2014 (0:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice shot :-)
But I did not understand where is the place:-D
What's it called? Wow!

Pettys

sent on April 22, 2014 (4:28)

thanks Sorriso

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Giani Scarpa

sent on April 22, 2014 (7:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shooting

Erica Castagno

sent on April 22, 2014 (8:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful atmosphere

Raffaele Della Santa

sent on April 22, 2014 (11:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very very good, i like very much this shot! :-)

Ciocca Sergio

sent on April 22, 2014 (13:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot ;-)
Hello, Sergio

Caterina Bruzzone

sent on April 22, 2014 (13:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I really like the atmosphere composition and colors, congratulations.
Hello.

Franco_63

sent on April 22, 2014 (18:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, very good ;-)

user6267

sent on April 22, 2014 (18:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

a very attractive location and a very beautiful image for light and color

Lorenzo-b

sent on April 22, 2014 (20:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, great colors and composition
Congratulations, very good

Bisconti Luca

sent on April 22, 2014 (20:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot .....

Ondrej Baly

sent on April 22, 2014 (23:03)

parádní:-)
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nice :-)

Jeant

sent on April 23, 2014 (0:41)

Nice shot and good picture,

Bravo, congratulations,

Bye,

Jean,

Ilmore52

sent on April 24, 2014 (22:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful the subject with the atmosphere and the autumn colors!
Hello :-)
Hilary

Pettys

sent on April 25, 2014 (14:49)

thanks friends !!!!! Sorriso

Wells

sent on May 01, 2014 (21:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

gorgeous!

Giomig

sent on May 01, 2014 (21:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful landscape and great colors. Hello.

Soriana

sent on May 01, 2014 (21:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful landscape, impressive architecture, pleasant colors. Good shot.
Clara

Gianmarco Schena

sent on May 03, 2014 (9:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very good shot, like the colors and the fog helps keepint the sigth on the castle

hello

Beatricecapone

sent on May 03, 2014 (9:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful composition and colors ...... nice shot!
Greetings!
Beatrice

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