Konopište 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 on exhibit at the castle's museum). Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria bought Konopište in 1887 and rebuilt it into a luxurious residence, suitable for the future Emperor, which he preferred to his official residence in Vienna. The Chateau is located in a beautiful countryside adorned with forests and a lake. You can also admire colorful peacocks and a bear in the fortification moat.
This tour can be nicely combined with a visit of one of the most famous Czech breweries. Take a look under the Velké Popovice brewers´ lids as they produce Velkopopovický Kozel beer. Take part in a tour of the brewery together with beer tasting in the original brew house of 1928. Kozel is the best-selling Czech dark beer and the third-best-selling Czech bottled beer. Few people know that Velkopopovický Kozel is currently the best-selling Czech beer abroad in 2004, it sold at least one million hectoliters outside the Czech Republic. The first official report from the 16th century writes about the Popovice Brewery as a property of the Hysrl Family. Also the first written reference to excellent beer brewing originated at this time.
Your guide will pick you up at agreed place and time, most likely at the reception of your hotel. After visiting the interiors of the Konopiste Castle, a close baroque Rose Garden with a greenhouse provides visitors a serene place to stroll and absorb the whole experience of their visit of the Konopiste Castle.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- 1-2 people (guide, car/driver): 275 Euro
- 3-6 people (guide, van/driver): 360 Euro
- Entrance fees: 11 Euro.
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