- No more than a 30-minute train ride south of Prague you can visit Konopiště castle. ... On 15 June 1914, Ferdinand and Žofie left Konopiště castle on their state visit.
- The Konopiště chateau was constructed as a medieval castle in the late 13th century. The owners changed couple of times and they also rebuilded it in a chateau.
- About 40 km South East from Prague lies the castle and chateau Konopiště founded as early before the end of 13th Century by bishop Tobias of Benešov.
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- The castle goes back to 1280 and got into the possession of the Archduke in 1887. ... Konopiste Castle. Zámek Konopiště. 256 01 Benešov.
- Konopiště is a castle that is maybe not very familiar to many people. It lies in the Czech Republic, about an hour from Prague, surrounded by dense forests.
- Recommended pick-up time: from 8am to 11am. This tour is possible only from April to November (from December to March Konopiště Castle is closed).
- Your trip begins in the center of Prague, where you will be fitted with your bike before taking a short train ride to Konopiste Castle.
- Konopiště Castle - photo: zamek-konopiste.cz. ... The ‘Beararium’ Konopiště is currently home to the rare Asian black bear.