Písek is a town in South Bohemia, known for the oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic. Due to its nice small historic centre, Písek might be a good stop on a journey between Prague and South Bohemia (e.g. Český Krumlov).
The name "Písek" means "sand", because of gold prospecting on Otava river. In middle ages, Písek was one of the most populous and important royal cities in Bohemia. It was located on a trade route connecting Bohemia with southern Europe. However, during the centuries Písek lost its importance. Now it is with 30,000 inhabitants third largest city in South Bohemia Region.
- Písek Stone Bridge. The oldest bridge in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest bridges in central Europe (yes, older than the Charles Bridge in Prague) built in 13th century in gothic style with baroque statues.
- Písek Castle and Prácheň museum, Velké náměstí 114/3, +420 382 201 111. 9:00-18:00 (17:00 October-December), during winter and on Mondays closed. Local museum in the area of former castle.
- Synagogue. not accesible
- Marian Column, Alšovo nám.. Built in 1715
- Městská elektrárna Písek, Podskalí 2537/4, +420 382 217 034. Hydroelectric power station built in 1888. 70Kč.
- Písek Town Walls.
- Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Main church and also the highest building in Písek with gothic frescoes.
- Church of Holy Trinity. Small late gothic church in areal of old Písek cemetery.
Písek Stone Bridge. The oldest bridge in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest bridges in central Europe (yes, older than the Charles Bridge in Prague) built in 13th century in gothic style with baroque statues.
Písek Castle and Prácheň museum, Velké náměstí 114/3, +420 382 201 111. 9:00-18:00 (17:00 October-December), during winter and on Mondays closed. Local museum in the area of former castle.
Synagogue. not accesible
Marian Column, Alšovo nám.. Built in 1715
Městská elektrárna Písek, Podskalí 2537/4, +420 382 217 034. Hydroelectric power station built in 1888. 70Kč.
Písek Town Walls.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Main church and also the highest building in Písek with gothic frescoes.
Church of Holy Trinity. Small late gothic church in areal of old Písek cemetery.
- Jewish cemetery.
- Jarník Tower. Lookout tower located in "Natural Park Písek Mountains", circa 3 km from the centre - follow red and after crossroad "U Vodáka" blue tourist path. Nice view of Písek and surrounding area. Free.
Jewish cemetery.
Jarník Tower. Lookout tower located in "Natural Park Písek Mountains", circa 3 km from the centre - follow red and after crossroad "U Vodáka" blue tourist path. Nice view of Písek and surrounding area. Free.
- Swimming Pool, Ostrovní 2257/1, +420 382 213 239.
Swimming Pool, Ostrovní 2257/1, +420 382 213 239.
- Tesco Hypermarket, +420 800 222 555. 6:00-22:00. supermarket at Písek train station
- COOP, Dvořákova 343, +420 382 270 010. smaller supermarket in the centre.
Tesco Hypermarket, +420 800 222 555. 6:00-22:00. supermarket at Písek train station
COOP, Dvořákova 343, +420 382 270 010. smaller supermarket in the centre.
- Kozlovna U Plechandy, +420 604 333 444. 11:00-23:00. Traditional Czech cuisine; summer terrace with view of Písek Stone Bridge.
- U Reinerů, Heydukova 98, +420 382 213 484. 10:30-23:00. Czech cuisine, good beer
- Tandoor, Heydukova 172/10, +420 382 224 697. 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00. Indian cuisine
Kozlovna U Plechandy, +420 604 333 444. 11:00-23:00. Traditional Czech cuisine; summer terrace with view of Písek Stone Bridge.
U Reinerů, Heydukova 98, +420 382 213 484. 10:30-23:00. Czech cuisine, good beer
Tandoor, Heydukova 172/10, +420 382 224 697. 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00. Indian cuisine
- Vykulená Sova, třída Národní svobody 32/11, +420 773 000 654. Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00; Fri 10:00-00:00; Sat 14:00-00:00; Sun 14:00-20:00. Favourite café in Písek, cozy atmosphere.
Vykulená Sova, třída Národní svobody 32/11, +420 773 000 654. Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00; Fri 10:00-00:00; Sat 14:00-00:00; Sun 14:00-20:00. Favourite café in Písek, cozy atmosphere.
The beautiful town of Tábor, České Budějovice or Český Krumlov might be one of your next stops. For nature lowers, Šumava National Park or Brdy (located on the road between Písek and Prague).