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Town in the Czech Republic
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Benešov is a town in the Czech Republic, notable for nearby Konopiště Castle.
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The museum shows the factory manufacture (JAWA, CZ) and sport successes of the Czech marks in the 20th century. The greatest rarities are: the motorcycle of Frantisek Stastný on which he was many times the world champion, white-gold ČZ 500 Vatikan, Jawa boxer 420, exhibition of the motorcycles for speedway. The exhibition is completed with video projection and with champion prizes from the winning races. The museum is open year round from 08:00 to 20:00.
A 13th century castle, open to the public, considered being one of the best preserved Gothic Bohemian castles.
founded in 1032.
Čapí hnízdo
Líšno (zámek)
ParaZOO
Ratměřice (zámek)
Důl Roudný
Odlochovice (zámek)
Vlašim (zámek)
Vrchotovy Janovice (zámek)
Špulka (rozhledna)
Muzeum Josefa Suka
A natural reservation including a mountain of Blaník. A legend says that an army of Czech knights led by St. Wenceslas sleeps inside the mountain ready to awaken when the Motherland is in great danger.
This is a great pub near the castle's lake. There is an outdoor barbecue where Czech sausage with horseradish and mustard is served among other great meals. A small local brewery produces 'Ferdinand' beer which is definitely on par with some of the other larger more well-known Czech breweries. The prices for beer and food are very reasonable.
Czech puzzles from different material (wood, metal, plast) Wide range of logical games for everyone. The biggest seller of mechanical puzzles in the Czech republic.
The best way to get to town, and then to Konopiště, from Prague is by train. You have to catch a train to Benešov and, from there, walk 2 km to the castle.
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