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Karlštejn Castle
A large Gothic castle founded by Charles IV in 1348 to safeguard the Imperial Regalia and Czech crown jewels.
37 km · about 45 min drive
EuropeCzechiaCentral Bohemia
Rakovník
Central Bohemia, Czechia · Europe
About Rakovník
Rakovník sits on the route: 10 minutes from Pavlíkov, 37km from Karlštejn Castle.
Rakovník is in Central Bohemia, Czechia, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pavlíkov, about 5 km away.
Rakovník (Czech pronunciation: [ˈrakovɲiːk]; German: Rakonitz) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The town is located on the stream Rakovnický potok in the Rakovník Uplands. It is an industrial town that grew mainly in the 20th century.
The historic townRead more
centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. In its centre is the second longest town square in the Czech Republic. The most important monuments in Rakovník include the Church of Saint Bartholomew from the 14th century and its separate bell tower from 1495.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rakovník?
Within an hour or so of Rakovník: Karlštejn Castle (37 km), St. Vitus Cathedral (48 km), Prague Castle (48 km), Charles Bridge (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Rakovník?
The nearest famous roads are Schleizer Dreieck.
Where is Rakovník?
Rakovník is in Central Bohemia, Czechia, about 5 km from Pavlíkov.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,682
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Czechia
- Region
- Central Bohemia
- Timezone
- Europe/Prague
- Coordinates
- 50.1037, 13.7334
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Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Rakovník
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral
The largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Prague Castle
Sprawling 9th-century castle complex that is the largest ancient castle in the world by area.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Charles Bridge
Medieval stone arch bridge lined with 30 baroque statues crossing the Vltava River in Prague.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Prague Zoo
Consistently ranked among the world's best zoos, set in a beautiful valley along the Vltava River.
48 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Autodrom Most
A Czech circuit built on land cleared by open-cast lignite mining, giving it a strange lunar setting and a fast, flowing 4.2km layout used for touring cars and track days.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Prague Old Town Square
A spectacular medieval square dominated by the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, and colorful baroque facades.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Prague Astronomical Clock
Medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall that has been ticking since 1410, the third-oldest in the world.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving in Czech Republic
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.48/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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