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Konopiste Castle
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Prices from around $31
Konopiste Castle, one of the major sights in the neighbourhood of Prague, is situated an enjoyable 45 minutes drive away from the Czech capital. Originally a Gothic Castle in French style, founded in the year 1300, it was modified in the first half of the 16th century into a chateau. After 1889 it became seat of Franz Ferdinand d´Este, the Habsburg Crown Prince, who had Konopiste modified to its present appearance.
Konopiste gained historical importance, when Franz Ferdinand – shortly before his departure to Sarajevo in June 1914 - held a secret meeting there with the German Emperor Wilhelm, to discuss the Bosnia case. Franz Ferdinand’s subsequent assassination in Sarajevo was leading to the beginning of World War I and changed Europe entirely.
Today the chateau is state-owned. The interiors are richly decorated with furniture, paintings, glassware and porcelain, as well as Ferdinand’s private items – mainly hunting trophies. Franz Ferdinand could be called a more than passionate hunter.
++Meeting point at the Republic Square (Metro Line B - Namesti Republiky stop)
Not Included: Tour is in English. On request:French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian.
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