A trip into the 14th century a visit to a majestic gothic castle founded 650 years ago by charles iv king of bohemia and of the roman empire the castle was built in the 14th century as a place for safekeeping of royal treasures especially the coronation jewels located in a picturesque site on the dragons rock in the middle of dense forests just about an hours drive from prague for many visitors this is one of the most popular destinations the price includes entry to the castle and free