KONOPISTE CASTLE TOUR
Duration
4 hours
Description
Our half day tour shows you one of the most important castles in the closer surroundings of Prague. We go to Konopištì, a lovely hunting castle, built in the 14th century, rebuilt in the 19th century, housing fascinating collections of historical weapons, furniture, paintings and tapestries.
Includes
- Pick up from your accommodation
- Transfer to Konopiste Castle
- Guided tour with admission
- Transfer back to your hotel
- Each tour is ensured by comfortable air conditioned limousine
Price
1 person EUR 65,-/ person 2 persons EUR 55,-/ person 3 persons EUR 50,-/ person 4 persons EUR 40,-/ person
Comments
The Konopiste castle was founded as a gothic fortress after french castles in the end of the 13th century probably by Tobias of Benesov.
The first touch to a medieval structure of the castle was made in the 15th century by Jiri (George) of Sternberk and than in the 17th century by Hodejovsky family.
To a baroque residence it was made in 18th century by Vrtbas. The archduke
Fratisek (Francis) Ferdinand d'Este, who bought it in 1887 from Lobkowitzs, rebuild the castle to magnificent seat of successor.
The Chambers were decorated with the collections inherited from the Modena's archdukes of d'Este.
Konopiste Castle Photogallery
