Karlštejn (Beroun District)
Karlštejn | |
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Aerial view of Karlštejn with the castle | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Karlštejn Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°55′56″N 14°10′31″E / 49.93222°N 14.17528°E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Beroun |
| First mentioned | 1348 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.08 km2 (4.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01) | |
• Total | 824 |
| • Density | 68.2/km2 (177/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 267 18 |
| Website | www |
Karlštejn is a market town in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It is known for the medieval Karlštejn Castle, which is protected as a national cultural monument and is among the most visited tourist destinations in the country.