Krivoklat Castle is one of the oldest and most important castles of the princes and kings of Bohemia. Its beginnings date back to the 12th century. During the rule of Premysl Otakar II. and Vencel (Václav) II. a large, magnificent royal castle originated which was considerably rebuilt by Vencel IV. and later added to  on a grand scale by Vladislav Jagello.

Krivoklat was heavily damaged by fire on several occasions. It became a greatly feared prison and its  importance rapidly declined. The period of romantism of the 19th century and particularly the Fürstenberks, who owned the castle until 1929, saved the building from falling into decay and secured its restoration. The magnificent castle chapel, the Royal Hall and the Hall of Knights with exhibitions of Gothic paintings and sculptures, the library containing 53 000 volumes, the rich Fürstenberk museum and picture gallery, the notorious prison and torture chamber with instruments of torture, the monumental great tower with  hunting collections.

The ceremonial room at Krivoklat is vaulted over with two fields of Gothic cross vault. It is equipped with an electronic organi, music surround system and a heating device.

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