Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště) is a Gothic castle in Benešov, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, and a filming location for The Illusionist (2006). Built in 1294, it was designed by Josef Mocker.
Location: Benešov, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Verified facts
- Located in Benešov, Central Bohemian Region
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11630, SRC-2386 - Appeared in The Illusionist (movie, 2006)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11630, SRC-2386 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12306, SRC-12308, SRC-13200 - Designed by Josef Mocker
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12308, SRC-12306, SRC-14732, SRC-12307, SRC-14875 - Built in 1294
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12308, SRC-13116, SRC-13201 - Architectural style: Renaissance-Gothic (neo-Gothic)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12306, SRC-12307, SRC-12900, SRC-13201 - Designed by Josef Mocker
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12306, SRC-12307, SRC-14732, SRC-14875
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11630 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Illusionist_(2006_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12306 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konopi%C5%A1t%C4%9B (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12307 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mocker (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12308 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konopi%C5%A1t%C4%9B_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12900 — VisitCzechia (official Czech national tourism) — Konopiště Chateau (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13116 — https://www.zamek-konopiste.cz/en/about/history (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13200 — SpottingHistory — Konopiste Palace (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13201 — Konopiště Castle – Zámek na Čeřadec (regional castle tourism) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14732 — archiweb.cz — 110 years ago, the architect Josef Mocker passed away (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14875 — Josef Mocker, 2. díl — Časopis Stavebnictví (Czech Journal of Civil Engineering) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2386 — Expats.cz — Czech castles you can see in films (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Illusionist filmed?
Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště), in Benešov, Central Bohemian Region, is a real-world filming location used for The Illusionist.
Who designed Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště)?
Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště) was designed by Josef Mocker.
Where is Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště) located?
Konopiště Castle (zámek Konopiště) is located in Benešov, Central Bohemian Region.