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The Church of St James the Elder is considered the oldest and most valuable architectural monument in Čížová. Its Gothic core contains architectural elements of the Písek-Zvíkov building lodge; it can be assumed that it was established as a parish church no later than before the middle of the 13th century. It can be reached via two signposted hiking trails, and cycle route 1161 from Čížová to Chlaponice passes by the Church of St James the Elder. Čížová also has train and bus connections.

If you are planning your stay in Čížová, you may want to book a hotel.

Culture and history

The Chapel of St Barbara was built in 1759 south of the main entrance to the Church of St James the Elder. It contains a 5 × 2.7-metre crypt, which presumably served for the burial of families of high-ranking estate officials. The hospital in Čížová was built in 1762–1763 for eight elderly and poor people.

The municipality of Čížová purchased Čížová Castle in 2013. It has been gradually restored since 2013. The former aristocratic brewery in Čížová was built by Václav Mikuláš Deym in the second half of the 17th century.

In Čížová, a three-storey Baroque granary dating from 1734 stands on a slope alongside the road and is highly visible from afar. A stone reconciliation cross can be seen almost opposite a chapel on the road to Blatná.

Landscape and activities

From Mount St James above Čížová, there are views of Písek and the surrounding municipalities; in clear weather, the Šumava can also be seen.

The “Through the Golden-Bearing Otava Canyon” excursion can be undertaken by bicycle or on foot. The municipality also offers the holiday activity “Journeying with Mušlík” and provides a map to download and print for it.

More local pages

More local pages: Minice, Vrcovice, Drhovle, Kluky, Dobev, Temešvár, Slabčice, Křenovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Písek District.