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Chapels of Karlštejn by Night (exclusive tour)

An evening visit with entry to St Catherine’s Chapel and the presbytery of the Chapel of the Holy Cross.

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  • Duration120 min
  • Starts atSt Catherine’s Chapel
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The evening visit includes entry to the interior of St Catherine’s Chapel. This offers more access than the view from the threshold on the regular chapels programme.

The passage to the Great Tower leads to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, including its presbytery. This small-group programme concentrates on the castle’s sacred spaces; the entries describe two of its most important interiors.

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In the evening, visitors can enter St Catherine’s Chapel, which is only viewed from the doorway on the regular tour. A small group explores its interior up close.

The next part leads to the Chapel of the Holy Cross and its presbytery, the area by the altar. Access is more extensive than on the regular chapels tour.

Stops along the way (2)
  1. Illustration of Karlštejn Castle with a tall tower and walls on a wooded hill.1Point of interestSt Catherine’s ChapelA small treasury chapel whose dedication and function changed over the castle’s history.Quiz
  2. Illustration of Karlštejn Castle with a tall tower and walls on a wooded hill.2Point of interestChapel of the Holy CrossThe treasury of imperial regalia, with panel paintings from Master Theodoric’s workshop.Quiz
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Národní památkový ústav - Státní hrad Karlštejn