Bohemian Crown Jewels – Vaults & Seven Keys Legend

Discover the custody and rare display of the Bohemian Crown Jewels and the legend of seven keys.

12/8/2025

12 min read

Symbolic depiction of crown and jewels linked to Prague Castle

Custody

The jewels are secured with a ceremonial system of seven keys, each held by a different authority. Displays are rare and draw immense crowds.

Legend

Stories insist the jewels “shine brighter” when Czech sovereignty is celebrated—poetic metaphor or folk optics?

Crown jewels motif

Bottom Line

Even unseen, the jewels shape the castle’s aura—ask about current display plans.

Auteur

Treasury Narrator

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