Konopiste
was founded as a gothic fortress in style of French castels at the end of 13th
century probably by the bishop Tobias from Benesov. The first interference
with the medieval structure of the castle was made at the end of 15th
century by Jiri from Sternberk and later at the beginning of 17th
century by the House of Hodejovsky from Hodejov. The Vrtbas from Vrtba rebuilt
it into a baroque residence in 18th century. The Duke Frantisek
Ferdinand d’Este who bought the castle from the Lobkowitzs in 1887 rebuilt
Konopiste into a magnificent residence of the future emperor. The rooms of the
castle were furnished by the musuem collections which Frantisek Ferdinand
inherited from the Duke of Modena.
Throughout
the history castle Konopiste was alway acknowledged as a n economical and
cultural centre of the town in
the region.In the neighbourhood of the Konopiste domination there are many
historical sights and areas of great natural beauty. Our aim is to intoduce
you these places which are less than 50 kilometres from the capital city
Prague. Then it is entirely up to you which one you choose for you visit.
Wish you a wonderful
experience
konopiste.com
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