Half-Day Tour to Konopiste Chateau from Prague

While in the Czech Republic, make time to see its famous architectural landmarks, some of them which are best showcased in its beautiful castles and chateaux. Consider a day tour from Prague to Konopiste, one of the region’s loveliest chateaux. This former home of Austrian Archduke and Heir to the throne, Franz Ferdinand d’Este, whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 was the trigger for the First World War. The chateau completed in the 14th-century was originally a fortress that guarded the town of Benesov. As part of your guided tour from Prague, you will learn more about its history and also see its unique blend of Gothic, Rococo and Renaissance architectural styles. The interiors of the Konopiste Chateau are adorned with ornate furniture, fine sculptures and paintings, rich tapestries and hunting weapons and trophies. You will be able to see the collections of Modena's archdukes of d'Este. You will also have the chance to stroll around the large Castle Park and the romantic Rose Garden. The Konopiste Chateau tour is one of the best things to do in Prague.