Benešov Must-Sees

Benešov is centered around the Konopiště Chateau, the former residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, known for its extensive park, bear moat, and fallow deer enclosure. The town’s ecclesiastical history is represented by the 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic Church of St. James at Chvojen, the Baroque Church of St. Anne, and the Church of St. Nicholas on Karlov hill. These sites, along with the central square and World War I memorial, illustrate the region's architectural and historical development.

Konopiště Chateau

Konopiště is a fairytale hunting chateau built in Renaissance-Gothic style with a vast adjacent park.

Benešov náměstí

Central tourist information point and guidepost located on the town's main square.

medvědárium

Bear enclosure located in the moat of Konopiště Chateau, traditionally housing Himalayan black bears.

dančí obora

Fallow deer park situated within the landscaped grounds of the Konopiště estate.

svatý Jakub

13th-century Romanesque-Gothic church standing on a solitary hill above the Chvojen farmstead.

svatá Anna

Baroque church in the town center, originally built as part of a Piarist monastery.

Kostel sv. Mikuláše

Gothic-origin church situated on the prominent Karlov hill overlooking the town.

Padlým v 1. světové válce

Monument dedicated to the local soldiers and victims who fell during World War I.