Kašperské Hory

Czech Republic / Plzensky / Kasperske Hory /
 town, interesting place
Kašperské Hory is a mountainous resort rich in history. The Kašperk castle, built by Karel IV to guard the border and protect the trade route and local gold mines, is towering above the town. There are two guided tours available and from April to October the castle offers a rich cultural programme. Special Christmas, Easter and Lent events take place annually.

www.sumavanet.cz/khory/english-info.asp
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kašperské_Hory
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Coordinates:   49°8'36"N   13°33'4"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago