Pisek: Hotels and Accommodations

Among the historical landmarks in Písek is the large Gothic hall of the Prácheň Museum, known as the “Knights’ Hall.” It has been preserved as a remnant of the royal castle of Písek.

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Culture and History

The Písek stone bridge Kamenný most is a national cultural monument and was built before the end of the 13th century. It has seven arches and is 110 meters long. The early Gothic fortifications of Písek are among the oldest surviving fortifications in Czech towns.

Sladovna was built in Písek between 1862 and 1864 as a large building for producing malt for beer brewing. Since 2007, it has been open as a cultural venue.

Zemský hřebčinec was opened in 1902 on the outskirts of Písek as a stud farm for breeding horses. Regular guided tours provide insights into the breeding of stallions. An approximately one-hour excursion to the JITEX textile factory offers insights into authentic industrial spaces and presents the entire production process, from the incoming materials to the finished product.

Hrad Zvíkov Castle is located in the surroundings of Písek. The church of Svatý Jan is also located in the surroundings of Písek. In the wider regional area around Písek are the ruins of the Radomysl Mediumwave Radio Mast and the historical site of Lety u Písku, the Memorial to the Holocaust of Roma and Sinti in Bohemia.

Landscape

Písecká hřebenovka is a 74-kilometer-long trek that runs approximately along the boundary of the municipality of Písek. Mount Chlum is located in the surroundings of Písek. Mount Chlum is also located in the wider regional area around Písek. The mountains Obora and Zdoba are also located there.

Cycling

The 35-kilometer-long Otavská cyklistická cesta runs through Kestřany, Písek, and Varvažov. In Písek and its surroundings, there are also flat cycling routes along the Otava and Blanice rivers.

More local pages: Myslín, Probulov, Branice, Drahenicky, Skály, Vrcovice, Podolí I, Cerhonice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Písek District.