The town of Písek is located in the South Bohemian Region, about 44 km northwest of České Budějovice. The town of Písek is often called a historic town, located on the river Otava, which boasts the oldest preserved bridge in the Czech Republic, but also modern architecture.
The history of the town dates back to prehistory and the Middle Ages, in the 13th century gold was mined on the lower reaches of the Otava from alluvial gravel and sand. Hence the name Písek. During the reign of Charles IV. the then largest saltworks and grain warehouse in Bohemia was established in our town.
City office, services:
- Czech POINT.
MÚ, Velké náměstí 114/3, Písek - Vnitřní Město:
- Department of Investment and Development, tel. 382 330 216
- Finance Department, tel. 382 330 235
- Asset Management Department, tel. 382 330 215
- Department of Education and Culture, tel. 382 330 850
- Department of Construction and Spatial Planning, tel. 382 330 230.
MÚ, Budovcova 207/6, Budějovické Předměstí, Písek:
- Department of Social Affairs, tel. 382 330 810
- Department of Transport, tel. 382 330 600
- Department of Internal Affairs, tel. 382 330 245
- Department of the Environment, tel. 382 330 650
- Trade Licensing Office, tel. 382 330 700.
Office Hours:
- Monday 7:30 - 17:00
- Tuesday 7:00 - 15:30 (reception, cash desk)
- Wednesday 7:30 - 17:00
- Thursday 7:00 - 15:30 (reception, cash desk)
- Friday 7:30 - 14:00.
City facilities:
- educational establishments, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools
- theater, cinema
- House of Culture
- hospital
- museum
- city Library
- accommodation.
Information center, tourist information center:
- address: Velké náměstí 113, Písek
- tel. 387 999 999.
The Municipal Police:
- address: Komenského 85, Písek
- tel. 382 213 225.
Local sights:
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- Písek Castle
- Stone bridge
- Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
- next.
The town of Písek is one of the most visited and architecturally most beautiful towns in South Bohemia.