
Forgotten History
Konopiště Castle
Benesov, Czech Republic
Konopiště Castle (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkonopɪʃcɛ]; Czech: zámek Konopiště, German: Schloss Konopischt) is a four-winged, three-storey castle located in Konopiště, now a part of the town of Benešov in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. 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.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Benesov, Czech Republic
- Coordinates
- 49.77944, 14.65667
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q744016
What is Konopiště Castle?
Konopiště Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Žižkův dub, Kožlí, Podelhotský mlýn, Rozhledna Špulka.
Where is Konopiště Castle?
Konopiště Castle is in Benesov, Czech Republic. Coordinates: 49.77944, 14.65667.
How do I get to Konopiště Castle?
Konopiště Castle is at Benesov, Czech Republic (49.77944, 14.65667). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.