Milevsko

Milevsko is a town in South Bohemia situated at 461 meters elevation, surrounded by fishponds and crossed by numerous walking trails. The landscape offers diverse opportunities to explore the region on foot.

The town was founded in 1184 and developed around a Premonstratensian monastery that became a center for trade routes in South Bohemia. The monastery shaped the growth and importance of the place throughout the Middle Ages.

The local museum displays exhibitions about traditions of the area, including a collection of parade costumes and regional crafts that reflect the customs of the community.

The town is located 21 kilometers northeast of Písek and 62 kilometers south of Prague, making it easily accessible by road. It offers services and amenities for visitors and residents with good basic infrastructure.

The Church of Saint Bartholomew was built in 1886 and stands beside a Synagogue from 1919, showing two different periods of architecture and religious life. These side-by-side buildings tell the story of the community's varied past.

Location: Písek District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Milevsko

Elevation above the sea: 461 m

Shares border with: Okrouhlá, Zhoř, Přeborov, Jickovice, Zbelítov, Sepekov, Chyšky, Hrejkovice, Přeštěnice, Hrazany, Kučeř, Kostelec nad Vltavou, Květov, Osek, Branice

Email: posta@milevsko-mesto.cz

Website: http://milevsko-mesto.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.45097,14.36004

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23