Where to See the Písek Town Coat of Arms

The coat of arms of Písek features a silver, block-stoned fortification wall with battlements and an open gate set against a blue background. Behind the wall stand two towers, each adorned with a window, a red roof, and golden finials. Between the towers, on a red background, is the two-tailed lion of Bohemia. Above, a crescent moon and a six-pointed star are visible, with two additional stars aligned with the towers.

You can find the Písek coat of arms displayed on several buildings throughout the town. The oldest depiction can be seen on the stone portal of the Deanery Church, while the adjacent parish house features an artistic variation of the emblem. Nearby, the former Hotel Dvořáček showcases the coat of arms as one of eleven sgraffito artworks created by Mikoláš Aleš. Another example can be found on the Plague Pillar in Alšovo Square, which bears a replica of the original stone coat of arms—the authentic version is kept inside the town hall. The town hall also features another coat of arms, painted in stucco on a frontispiece. Other locations where you can spot the emblem include the bank at the southern end of Velké náměstí and the Municipal Electric Power Plant.