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Krivoklat Castle

Krivoklat, Czech Republic
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Krivoklat
Type: Castles
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: First built as a hunting lodge, this castle became famous as a dungeon for political prisoners in the 12th century.
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Plzen, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

I recommend visiting this beautiful castle along with Karlstejn castle. Krivoklat is in beautiful place called Krivoklatsko which is naturally protected area. Krivoklat has nice squere where you can often see medieval markets. Tour of the castle is also interesting which including visit ofbild torture chamber. Have a nice trip and visit Krivoklat.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We were going to Karlovy Vary for a couple of days away form Prague while on expat assignment and saw a sign to Krivoklat Castle. So we turned and went to see this attraction. It was a quick visit and we did not actually go into the castle but went into the courtyard and there were quite a number of... More

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Prague
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

it was a very nice trip by historical steam train from Prague - Branik to Krivoklat. We took the first guided tour - Gothic palace (across Czech history or diversity of styles on Krivoklat). The guide was very good, professional and we learned lot of interesting things about the history of the castle and its former owners.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Very nice place with a perfect park aroud. By car it's an easy half-day trip from Prague. Compared to Karlstejn castle, this one is much more quite and less crowded.

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prague
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This castle dating at least to 1101 is one of he best preserved and largest ones of Bohemian kings to whom it served not only as a hunting lodge but also as a prison. It is not offered by major tour operators because the road connection is too time consuming but you can find private guide to take you there... More

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Novorossiysk, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I visited this old castle during my car trip over Czech Republic - I think it's the best of all means - you won't spend the whole day there and will see Castle as it is:)). In fact it's not so friendly in winter (may be during spring-summer time it's different), but I was interested in history of the Castle,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We took a day trip by train from Prague. The train from Beroun was an experience in itself very picturesque as it climbs up the hillls. Krivoklat was so quiet after the bustle of Prague. The castle was extremely well preserved and had many interesting features. We were the only tourists there on the day and the two young guides... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Křivoklát is a very nice old castle. If you are in CZ longer, it is a nice place to visit, but it isn't worth to loose a day there.

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Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

I visited Krivoklat from Prague by train - this is very simple way. From Prague to Beroun about half an hour, next you should change in Beroun to local train and about 40 minutes and you are in Krivoklat. You will see castle towers on the right from railway station. You can visit local tourist office in village, but it... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

Beautiful old castle of czech kings. It definitely is one of the best and most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic

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