A lot of picturesque castles are located in the vicinity of Prague . All of them are beautiful in their own way and to see, of course, everyone wants it . Well, when there is an opportunity for this, well, if it does not yet, you have to choose . And then it will be important Do not miss Konopiště Castle, which is located 48 km east of the Czech capital . This fortress was founded at the end of the 13th century and changed its appearance many times . Now Konopishte is an extensive complex with a beautiful park, rose garden and the residence of that same Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who collected several unique collections .
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How to get to Konopishte
The fact that the castle is located near Prague , makes the way to it simple enough . Of course, it's easiest to order at the tour desk, which is a lot in the center of the capital, or in a hotel where you stay, a trip with a guide or a group to the castle . But many do not like this variant of travel , as fettering the freedom of movement of a tourist, because many prefer to travel to Konopiste independently . The easiest and most convenient way to do this is to to the place of destination by train . The castle is 2 km from Benesov, before it you need to buy a ticket for the train .
Buses in Konopiště, or rather, on the same Benesov, go from Prague autostation Roztyly (near the same station Metro) or Florenc. The trip lasts the same time, 45 minutes - 1 hour and costs 2.5-3 EUR. Often, travel can be paid from the driver - this point is better to clarify at the ticket office and take into account that at first they are seated in the seats of passengers with tickets. Then you can get to the Benesov bus station or ask the driver to stop the bus where it will be easier to get to the castle. In any case, from the place of disembarkation to the final point of the trip, you will have to go on foot.
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How to navigate in the city
For the simplicity of tourists' orientation, the marked roads to the Konopishte castle begin literally from the Benesov stations. It is only necessary to leave the railway station (it remains behind, Prague to the right), turn left, walk a little to the bridge over the railway and go along it, and move along the road to the first yellow marker. Then he will direct you to the castle.
If you came by bus and the driver dropped you off in the middle of the fields, saying that it's so much easier to get to Konopishte, believe him. In the distance, on the right behind the forest, you can see the castle, on which you need to navigate. On the asphalt path go to the entrance to the forest, smoothly passing into the castle park complex. Move along the yellow marker and in 20-30 minutes you will find yourself at the castle.
Konopishte
hotels If you want to stay in the castle for the night (the resort season there are night excursions), you can choose from two hotels located in the park area of Konopiště. Hotel Nová Myslivna is ready to provide shelter to tired travelers for only 16 EUR (the price for a bed in two, three and four-bed rooms), and the convenient and cozy Pension Konopiště, located immediately behind the castle, overlooking the exposition of the motorcycle museum, will cost a tourist in the holiday season 50-105 EUR per day
Cuisine and restaurants Konopishte
You can eat well both in Benesov and in the castle complex. For example, at the Nová Myslivna hotel there is a very nice restaurant where you can completely dine for an amount starting from 6 EUR. By the way, there is Stará myslivna in Konopiště. About this restaurant you can say that the class and prices it is higher, albeit not much: the most expensive meat dish in it costs 7 EUR. Not far from the castle lake there is an excellent Czech beer restaurant "At Ferdinand", where beer is served with excellent sausages
Shopping and shopping
As in many other tourist sites in the Czech Republic, Konopištė brews its own beer. Since much is associated with the name of Archduke Ferdinand, whose murder was the reason for the First World War, beer is, reflecting a kind of Czech humor, called "Seven bullets." A good souvenir for fans of this drink and history! And, of course, it is impossible to leave Konopishte without purchasing the most beautiful species films about the castle, photos of the park and the rosarium.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Konopiště
The main attraction of Konopiště is the castle itself and The collection of his last owner Franz Ferdinand. What only did not this worthy husband collect! What is worth at least one collection of sculptures of St. George the Victorious, collected in the park ... In order to admire his other trophies (and the Archduke was also an obsessed hunter), you will need to take an excursion and a guide to the castle, you will not be able to get there yourself. Excursions are conducted in different languages and are sent on three different routes
- Route 1: Halls of the southern wing and hunting corridor (50-55 minutes, 9 EUR, if the tour is not in Czech)
- Route 2: north wing plus arsenal, library (55-60 minutes, 9 EUR if the tour is not in Czech)
- Route 3: personal chambers of the archduke and his family (60-70 minutes, 13 EUR with a story on the excellent about the Czech language).
For a fee you can buy a guide in Russian. Having finished with the inspection of the castle, you can stroll around the park, inspect the sculptures, relax by the lake and in the rose garden, look in the motorcycle museum, where the models from the old to the newest are presented, or try your hand at the local shooting range. And do not forget to take pictures with peacocks walking along paths, squirrels begging tourists for treats, and against the background of a Himalayan bear (alas, already one) living in the moat in front of the castle. Photo Konopishte (10)