| European tours: Karlstejn wine festival, Czech Republic |
| Saturday, 11 September 2010 22:31 |
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Travelling along the Czech Republic please, don’t miss a historic wine festival held in the presence of King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and his wife Elizabeth and featuring a procession of the King’s court at Karlstejn (Karlštejn) Castle. At the Karlštejn Wine Festival you can expect a tasting of the local wine, which Charles IV began cultivating in the 14th century. You will also be able to sample burčák and other culinary specialities. Marking its 14th year, the festival will be held during 25–26 September and offers a truly varied programme. For example, you can learn traditional dances and watch duels between swordsmen. Karlštejn is among the most popular Czech castles and is located 35 kilometres from Prague. Karlstejn castle is high Gothic castle founded in 1348, which has a unique position among Czech castles. It was built by Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV as a place for safekeeping of the royal treasures, especially Charles's collection of holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire.Our escorted European tour Prague Vienna Budapest Bratislava will start from 25.9. and you will have the chance to visit Karlstejn Wine Festival during this tour. |
| Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 17:34 |
