Baroque Town Hall

The dominant feature of the main square is an impressive two-storey building with twin towers. It was built between 1740 and 1767, when the town council moved here from the outdated premises of the former royal castle.

Above the main entrance, notice the triangular pediment with the town’s coat of arms. It is flanked by allegorical statues representing the virtues of Justice, Strength, and Patience, along with decorative vases on each side.

Like most buildings on the square, the town hall originally had an arcade, which was removed in the mid-19th century.

Blue and yellow city flags fly on the building. Visitors sometimes mistake them for the Ukrainian flag, but the order of the colors is reversed.

The town hall still serves as part of the municipal offices today. Every hour, a carillon from the tower adds to the charming atmosphere of the historic center of Písek.

The building is open to the public during office hours.