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:''See other locations named Karlštejn.'' : ''Karlstein'') is a large Gothic castle founded in the 14th century by Charles IV. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Empire coronation jewels, holy relics and other royal treasures. Located about 20 km southwest of Prague in the Karlštejn village, it is one of the most famous and heavily visited castles in the Czech Republic. (...)

Velká Amerika is a large lime quarry (canyon) near Mořina village, in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic (in Beroun District). It is 10 meters deep, with very clear water. The place is sought after by professional divers and also popular spot for tourists on their trip to the Karlštejn Castle (...)

Tachlovice is a village in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic (in Prague-West District). , part of the housing lies also on the right side from the creek. Tachlovice is member of the association of villages ''Jihozápad Region''. Village is the entry gate to the Karlštejn Region and in the near vicinity, there is a spectacular quarry Velká Amerika, which, to many Czechs, (...)