Konopiště Castle — Forgotten History, Benesov, Czech Republic

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.

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