- 2 Písek Castle and Prácheň museum, Velké náměstí 114/3, ☏ +420 382 201 111, info@prachenskemuzeum.cz. Tu-Su 09:00-18:00 (17:00 October-December), during winter and on Mondays closed. Local museum in the area of former castle. Adults 40 Kč, children/pensioners 20 Kč, photos 20 Kč. (updated Sep 2021)
- 5 Městská elektrárna Písek, Podskalí 2537/4, ☏ +420 382 217 034, marek.andel@quick.cz. The oldest hydroelectric power station built in 1888 in Czech Republic still in use and Museum. 1 adult 120Kč, 2 adults 100Kč each, child 60Kč, senior 80Kč. (updated Sep 2021)
- 7 Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Main church and also the highest building in Písek with Gothic frescoes. (updated May 2016)
Písek travel guide
Plan a trip to Písek, Czechia — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Písek Stone Bridge, Synagogue, Marian Column, Alšovo námesti, Písek Town Walls.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Písek — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
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Transfers in Písek
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Private airport and city transfers for Písek — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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Rent a car around Písek for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Písek — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
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- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.