Konopiště, Czech Republic: Ferdinand's Castle
More info about travel to Czech Republic: 30 miles south of Prague is Konopiště, the lavish residence of the archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir of the Habsburg throne. While waiting his turn to become emperor, Ferdinand turned this castle into a palace with all the latest comforts, amassed one of the world's best collections of arms and armor, and lined the walls with over 4,000 hunting trophies.
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Castle Konopiště near Benešov in Bohemia - Czech Republic
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The castle Konopiště is located about 48 km south of the Czech capital Prague and about 1 km west of the Bohemian town Benešov. It's one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Besides a large collection of weapons, in Konopiště is the huge collection of trophies of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Este, who was a passionate hunter. Owner of castle Konopiště is the Czech state today. Three different sightseeing tours through the rooms of the castle are available in several European languages.
Konopiste Castle - Bohemia, Czech Republic
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Konopiste Castle Bohemia
Founded in 1300, by the Benesovec family, this imposing castle is a magnificent example of the medieval fortification architecture influenced by the French.
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Konopiste Castle - Czech Republic Travel Guide
Take a tour of Konopiste Castle in Czech Republic -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Located approximately thirty miles outside of Prague is the luxurious Baroque chateau of Konopiste.
The chateau was initially constructed as a Gothic fortress, then remodeled with Renaissance modifications, and finally repaired after damages in Baroque style.
Famous as the residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria during his assassination, the so called bullet that triggered World War One is exhibited in the castle's gallery. (Frah-nz)
The castle is open to the public and displays Franz Ferdinand's private quarters, a widespread collection of medieval arms and weaponry, and a shooting hall.
Visitors can tour the Rose Garden and a greenhouse which showcase statues from the Italian Renaissance era.
The history of Konopiste is nothing short of fascinating, and its regal majesty is sure to leave visitors charmed.
10 Awesome Castles & Chateaus - Czech Republic
Did you know that the Czech Republic has the most castles and chateaus per square mile in the world? During our three week road trip we were able to visit quite a few castles and chateaus in this fairy tale land. We know there's a lot more to see but we think that these 10 are pretty awesome. What do you think??
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Harley-Davidson trip to Konopiště Castle, Central Bohemia
Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary will take place in Czech Republic, crossroads of nations, cultures and civilisations for millennia. Walk in the footsteps of kings, experience a living fairytale or take in exciting architecture...
Orlík Castle (South Bohemia, Czech Republic) | [HD] SmartDrone.fr | S01E03
Built in the thirteenth-century probably by Přemysl Otakar II on a 60-meter high cliff, Orlík Castle dominates the Vltava River valley.
At this time it was a wooden castle like an eagle’s nest.
In later centuries it gained the appearance of a stone Gothic castle for the royal garrison.
However, the rock and the settlement below the castle were swallowed up by a dam in the 20th century, but the impressive appearance and the ancient name Orlík (Small Eagle) were preserved.
Orlík Castle has long belonged to the Schwarzenbergs, an influential family during the reign of the Habsburgs.
Today, the castle museum houses the personal collection of this noble family.
The arms room has an exceptionally beautiful interior.
Access to the château is by a stone bridge across the moat.
Three round towers rise above the main facade, one of them being the original, built in the 14th century.
The passage into the château is cut into the rock and leads to a trapezoidal courtyard, with arcades on the ground floor.
The oldest building is the former palace, which dates from the 14th century and forms the north side of the courtyard.
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Loket Castle & Ohře River-Czech Republic-West Bohemia Region
Watch Loket Castle and the Ohře river in West Bohemia, Czech Republic. West Bohemia is a region rich in mineral springs and famous spa towns like Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Mariánské Lázně (Marienbad) and Františkovy Lázně (Franzensbad) and more. The Loket town and its castle is located between Marienbad and Carlsbad.
In this video you can see the Loket castle from the outside as well as its two courtyards from within its gates with a closer look at the castle tower. You can view the Ohře river from a bridge and observe a few boats and people on them paddling up against the stream of the river. There is also some kind of outside theater on the left bank of the river with many auditorium benches.
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Konopiste Castle - Castello di Konopiste
Lo stupendo castello di Konopiste nella Repubblica Ceca (agosto 2012).
The magnificent castle Konopiste in the Czech Republic (August 2012).
Das herrliche Schloss Konopiste in der Tschechischen Republik (August 2012).
Le superbe château de Konopiste dans la République tchèque (Août 2012).
Konopiste Castle
Only 10 minutes away from Bohemia Retreat is Konopiste Castle, dating from the 14th century and the former home of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, the heir to the Austro Hungarian Empire, assination in Serbia started the First World War. Konopiste is the number one castle in CZ visited by tourists from all over the world and is absolutely beautiful inside and out – there are a number of paid guided tours of the sumptious interior and it is free to explore the grounds and ornamental gardens - with a bit of luck you might see the bear that lives in the dry moat! There is a famous Hunting Restaurant in the grounds, that dates from the last century and specialises in game, serving dishes such as wild boar, roast duck, goose, venison, trout, salmon, etc.
Bohemia Retreat is a stylish farmhouse apartment rental house near Prague - ideal for family holidays.
Stylish, renovated, spacious holiday apartments in a traditional 170 year old stone built farmhouse - large gardens, quiet village, surrounded by rolling hills and forests and just 45 km from Prague. An idyllic escape for a relaxing break in the countryside, enjoy water sports, swimming, water slide, bars and restaurants at the enormous clean water recreational lake only ten minutes away, explore local historical attractions or take advantage of the many activities available close by. There is a big modern water park with indoor/outdoor pools, slides, etc., only 25 minutes away - ideal for families, especially with young children! You can expect peace and tranquility - our little village has no through traffic and is very peaceful and quiet and people staying often remark how relaxing it is and quiet at night. A few minutes away is a large village with restaurants, shops, supermarkets and tourism office. You can expect all the advice, help and support you might need from the British/Czech couple who own Bohemia Retreat
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Czech Bike Touring - Prague to Konopiste Chateau
Cycling from Prague to the Konopiště Chateau, is one of the best things to do while visiting the Czech Republic. #visitcz #bikecz
This is a 60km ride, that takes 3-5 hours and is considered a level moderate. Scenic ride with an option to take a tour of the famous Konopiště Chateau and then take the train back to Prague. I was guided by local bike expert Filippo Mari from Biko Adventures.
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Coolest Castle in the Czech Republic
No, not Prague Castle, but walk with me through one of the coolest medieval castles in the Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov Castle in 360 (move your phone or mouse to move the perspective). Thank you to my partner Czech Tourism for inviting me to the Czech Republic! Comment below if you want to see more 360 tours like this!
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Konopiste Castle by DJI Phantom (short version)
The Konopiste Castle was originally founded as a gothic fortress guarding a nearby town of Benesov. Being founded at the end of the 13th century by Tobias of Benesov, it was built at the beginning of the 14th century, following the model of french castles called castels.
KONOPIŠTĚ, CZECH REPUBLIC
KONOPIŠTĚ, CZECH REPUBLIC, Konopiště is a four-winged, three-storey château located in the Czech Republic, about 50 km southeast of Prague, outside the city of Benešov. It has become famous as the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, whose assassination in Sarajevo triggered World War I. The bullet that killed him, fired by Gavrilo Princip, is now an exhibit at the castle's remote museum., The castle was apparently established in the 1280s by Prague Bishop Tobiaš as a Gothic fortification in the style of a French castle with a rectangular plan and round towers protruding from the corners, making the most effective defence possible.Accounts show that the Benešévic family from nearby Benešov were the owners in 1318, and that in 1327 the castle passed into the hands of the Šternberks. In 1468, it was conquered by the troops of George of Poděbrady after a siege that lasted almost two years.
In 1603, the estate was purchased by Dorota Hodějovská of Hodějov, who made Renaissance alterations to the old gothic fortification.The Hodějovský family fortified their property because of their active participation in the anti-Habsburg rebellion in 1620. Albrecht von Waldstein acquired the castle, and after him it was passed to Adam Michna of Vacínov. Michna gained notoriety through his repression of the serfs, who revolted against him and conquered Konopiště in 1657.
The Swedes occupied and plundered Konopiště in 1648, and the Vrtba family then purchased the dilapidated structure. After 1725, they had it transformed into a Baroque style château.The drawbridge was replaced by a stone bridge, and near the east tower a new entrance was inserted in the wall. The gate which embellished it was designed by František Maxmilián Kaňka and featured statues from the workshop of Matthias Bernard Braun. In 1746, the upper levels of four of the towers were destroyed and one tower was completely demolished. During repair of the interiors, mythological and allegorical frescoes were painted on the ceilings of the great hall, and marble fireplaces with carved decorations by Lazar Wildmann were created.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria bought Konopiště in 1887 with his inheritance from the last reigning Duke of Modena. He had it repaired between 1889 and 1894 by the architect Josef Mocker into a luxurious residence, suitable for a future Emperor, which he preferred to his official residence in Vienna. The extensive 225 ha English-style park, with terraces, a rose garden and statues, was established at the same time.
He invited Wilhelm II, German Kaiser to see his roses early in June 1914. Insofar as they discussed politics, they discussed Romania, but conspiracy theories about their planning an attack on Serbia or a division of the Austro-Hungarian Empire arose at the time and since. After the Archduke's assassination, later in the month, the memory of this visit might have moved the Emperor to give Austria more rein in dealing with Serbia than he had in the Bosnian crisis of 1909.
Since 1921, the castle has been the property of the Czechoslovak and later Czech state, one of 90 such properties in state ownership. The Ministry of Culture is said to spend more than US$ 800,000 per year to maintain the castle, and it recovers about as much from entrance ticket sales and rental fees for occasional functions.
Currently, HSH Princess Sophie von Hohenberg, a descendant of Franz Ferdinand, is claiming for the restitution of the castle to her family (which was never recognized as part of the House of Habsburg), on the grounds that the provisions of Article 208 of the Treaty of Saint Germain, and Article 3 of Law no. 354 of 1921 in Czechoslovakia, do not apply to them. She filed a lawsuit in December 2000 in Benešov, the nearest city, for the castle and its dependencies, comprising 6,070 hectares of woodland and including a brewery
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Český Krumlov, Czech Republic: Bohemia's Time-Warp Town
More info about travel to Český Krumlov: The enchanting town of Český Krumlov — buried in the hills of Bohemia, lassoed by its river and dominated by its castle — feels lost in a time warp. Its delightful Old Town of shops and cobbled lanes, characteristic little restaurants, and easy going canoeing options, makes it a favorite with tourists.
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Trosky Castle / Hrad Trosky, Czech Republic [4K]
One of the most famous Czech castles built on the summits of two basalt volcanic plugs, established in the second half of the 14th century.
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Nelahozeves Castle - Bohemia, Czech Republic
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Nelahozeves Castle Bohemia
Built in 1593 on the rocky banks of the Vltava River, this Renaissance-style chateau features valuable paintings by such artists as Rubens, C****leto and Bruegel.
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