Karel IV. (14.5.1316 - 29.11.1378)

Type:	politician / statesman
Description:	The most significant European monarch of late medieval times, Roman emperor and Czech king, he was nicknamed the “Father of the Homeland.” During his reign the Czech monarchy became the centre of Europe, Prague was the royal seat of the city of the Holy Roman Empire. The country underwent incredible economic, artistic and cultural development. He brought Czech monarchy to its climax. Charles IV is buried in the sarchophagus in the middle of the royal crypt in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle.
More information available at Wikipedia:	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karel_IV.
Specialized guides:	Dagmar Marková Eva Medřická Hubert Palán Anna Smékalová Vladimíra Turková Jana Zemanová
Related tourist points of interest:	Litice nad Orlicí - castle [1] Karlštejn - castle [2] Litomyšl - chateau [3] Mělník - chateau [4] Lichnice (Lichtenburk) - castle ruins [5] Kašperk - castle ruins [6] Castle Velhartice - castle and chateau [7] Rotštejn - castle ruins [8] Vyšehrad - fortress [9] Emauzy Abbey [10] Old Town bridge tower [11] Litoměřice - castle and exposition on Czech viticulture [12]

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