Konopiste Chateau, Prague

The 700 year old Konopiste Chateau   is just outside Prague in a lovely park, and was used extensively as a hunting retreat by Archduke Ferdinand, whose assassination in Sarajevo, triggered the start of the First World War in 1914. The medieval castle is modern inside, and features the third largest armory display in Europe. 

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic

Twelve centuries have adorned the Czech Republic's capital city with a labyrinth of old streets, and wonderful old streets and bridges. Fascinating sites include the Old Town Square and City Hall, set among antique houses and arcades. Other sites include the Astronomical Clock, Powder Tower, and the Prague Ghetto, which includes the Jewish Cemetery. Also saw the Charles Bridge over the Vitava river, nearby the Hradcany area which contains the Castle of the Bohemian Kings.   

Mikulov, Czech Republic, continued

Mikulov, Czech Republic

Stayed in the beautiful town of Mikulov, stituated in the heart of the wine region, and filled with history embodied in architectural monuments. 

Lednice Gardens, Czech Republic

The beautiful Chateau Lednice, is a UNESCO site, situated in one of Europe's largest landscaped gardens. A Minaret can be climbed with 331 steps up to a great view. Overall, a 3 hour relaxing walk, en route to the beautiful and historic town of Mikulov. 

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria