Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comKonopiste Chateau and Karlstejn Castle Tour from Prague
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Product code: 2190CEDT8
You will begin with a journey to Konopiste Chateau, built in the 13th century and later converted. The original castle was built in the Early Gothic on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century it was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which started WWI.
The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. You will have a chance to see the representative areas of the chateau interiors documenting his life here as well as valuable works of art.
After lunch, continue to the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. At that time the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels. The foundation stone of Karlstejn was laid in 1348 and the main building works lasted to 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor. Charles IV devoted care to the rich interior decoration of the castle until the time of his death on 1378. The castle was modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century.
Please note that this excursion is physically demanding.
Karlstejn Castle, Central Bohemia
April 01 to November 04
Saturday and Sunday Departure Point: The Yellow Kiosk located in the Republic Square opposite the Municipal House (near Powder Gate). It's easy to find. Departure Time: Departs at 9:00am. Please be ready at 8:45am. Return details: Tour concludes in the Republic Square
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- Lunch
- Konopiste Chateau admission
- Karlstejn Castle admission
- Coach transportation
- English and German speaking guides
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
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- All guests will be seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, a table for two is not available.
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