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Town in South Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Písek (pronounced Peesek) is a town in South Bohemia, known for having 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).
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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.
Local museum in the area of former castle.
The interior is not accessible, but you can see the exterior.
Built in 1715.
The oldest hydroelectric power station built in 1888 in Czech Republic still in use and Museum.
Main church and also the highest building in Písek with Gothic frescoes.
Small late Gothic church in areal of old Písek cemetery.
Lookout tower 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.
RENT
rent bike, e-bike, bike-servis.
Traditional Czech cuisine; summer terrace with view of Písek Stone Bridge.
Czech cuisine, good beer
Indian cuisine
Favourite café in Písek, cozy atmosphere.
3*.
1 km from the historic centre near big forest ("Natural Park Písek Mountains")
2* with parking space. Dog possible for 50Kč. WiFi included.
Nádražní 2590/36
supermarket at Písek train station
smaller supermarket in the centre.
In old town.
By car, it takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes from Prague. Half of the way is on D4 highway. Buses from Prague (Na Knížecí Station) go to Písek very often and it takes approximately the same time by bus as by car.
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