Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area
Křivoklátsko: a region of dense forests in the middle of Bohemia – the deciduous and mixed vegetation covers almost one third of the entire area. We could talk about what to see there all day long.
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Krakovec is often described as a Gothic Castle because it met the demanding representative requirements of its inhabitants.
Krakovec was founded in 1381. This partly ruined residence was a rare example of the transitional phase between a castle and a château. Krakovec is often described as a Gothic château due to the fact that the structure had to fulfil the very stringent requirements of its inhabitants as a status symbol.
Its architect, the Křivoklát burgrave Jíra of Roztoky, conceived of a grand design, and the finished luxurious residence almost rivalled royal castles. Its most remarkable feature was the architectonically perfected and richly decorated chapel. The fate of the castle was sealed by a series of fires, after which the deteriorating structure was almost forgotten. Its restoration was overdue, starting in 1914, which is why only parts of the this marvellous and important structure survive today.
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Krakovec 4, Petrovice U Rakovníka, 270 35E-mail:
krakovec@npu.czPhone:
+420 313 549 302Parking
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Křivoklátsko: a region of dense forests in the middle of Bohemia – the deciduous and mixed vegetation covers almost one third of the entire area. We could talk about what to see there all day long.
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The emperor Charles IV also found it militarily valuable, and it was one of the first castles he bought back upon his return to Bohemia; he then included it in the Maiestas Carolina legal code.
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The Skryje Ponds natural preserve is part of the Křivoklátsko PLA and ranks among the most popular and admired locations in this area. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque landscape as well as its rich flora and fauna.
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