Czech Republic Central Bohemian Region Benešov

The Konopiste Castle

A historic château, known for its extensive antler collection, once the residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination sparked WWI.

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Konopiste Castle is located about 50 kilometers away from Prague. Made famous as the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir of the Austro-Hungarian throne, the castle was initially constructed as a Gothic fortification during the 13th century and was later transformed into a Baroque style.

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