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Town walls of Písek

The people of Písek built a series of fortification walls immediately after the town was founded. These walls enclosed the town on all sides, allowing entry only through three gates. The most imposing gate, located at the bridge over the Otava River, was called the Prague or Lower Gate, while the gate on the opposite side of town was known as the Budějovice or Upper Gate. Both gates were demolished around the mid-19th century to accommodate traffic.

The best-known gate, the Putim Gate, stood in the southwestern part of town. Unfortunately, it was the first to be demolished, in 1836. Today, it remains famous thanks to the student song 'When I Went Through the Putim Gate'. In 2006, the Gothic moat in this area was renovated, and the nearby park has become a popular place for relaxation, cultural events, and picnics. The castle bastion here is adorned with a blue-and-gold Písek flag.

Visitors can still discover the historical remains of the town walls today:

  • The remains of the walls are visible above the river.
  • There is a semi-circular bastion in Budovcova Street.
  • Opposite the post office is a circular bastion.
  • There are further fragments of the town walls in Palackého Gardens.
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