Tower of the Deanery Church
The big tower of the Dean's Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Písek at Bakaláře, a total of 72 m in height, was built in 1489 as a municipal watchtower. At a height of 42 metres, there was a guard’s flat. In 1555 the tower was damaged by fire. The characteristic image of it was supplemented by 4 clock faces with inverted hands after the mid-19th century. You can climb to the gallery by a comfortable a 210-step wooden staircase. As you ascend, you will also see four modern bells with a total weight of 3.3 tons.
Terms of visits
| month | day | hour |
| XI-II | Sat (except public holidays) | 13, 14, 15 h |
| III-V, IX-X | Sat, Sun, public holidays | 13, 14, 15 h |
| VI | daily except Mon | 13, 14, 15, 16 h |
| VII-VIII | daily except Mon | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 h |
| VII | Sat | 21 h (torches recommended) |
| VIII | Sat | 20 h (torches recommended) |
Due to limited number of participants in one tour we recommend previous reservation (available also on-line) of the tower visit. Visit for groups of min. 5 and max. 15 people on other terms can be also arranged on request, please contact the Tourist information centre Písek.
Entrance fee – voluntary.
