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Konopište
#161 - Monday, March 12, 2018
Konopište is a château which served as the final residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, whose assassination triggered World War I. The bullet that killed him is on display.
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Hrad Karlštejn
#160 - Monday, March 12, 2018
Karlštejn Castle, or Hrad Karlštejn in Czech, is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 CE by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia. It served as the holding place for the Bohemian crown jewels, the Imperial Regalia, and other holy relics.
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Pražský hrad
#157 - Monday, March 12, 2018
Prague Castle, or Pražský hrad in Czech, is a castle complex dating back to the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. Is is also home to The Bohemian Crown Jewels which are kept within a hidden room inside it.
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