Zvíkov is a castle above the Orlík reservoir at the confluence of the  Vltava and Otava rivers in the Písek district.
It stands on a rocky  promontory about one kilometer north of the village of Zvíkovské  Podhradí at an altitude of 370 m.
The castle is managed by the National  Monuments Institute and is open to the public during visiting hours.
It  has been protected as a cultural monument since 1963, and in 1978 it was  entered on the list of national cultural monuments.

An almost impregnable fortress. Great views.

Blériot53 Posted at 1-15 11:33
An almost impregnable fortress. Great views.

yes, you're right, it looks impregnable or even surrounded by water, and hidden in the forest.

Mirek 22 Posted at 1-15 12:14
yes, you're right, it looks impregnable or even surrounded by water, and hidden in the forest.

A long way from the shops, though

Very cool place, amazing setting.

Lovely footage and a lovely castle.

What a lovely location.  Lovely castle.  

A great castle in a beautiful area. Amazing

DowntownRDB Posted at 1-16 03:14
What a lovely location.  Lovely castle.

Thank you so much for your opinion and I'm glad you like it.

ElleKN Posted at 1-16 03:14
A great castle in a beautiful area. Amazing

Yes, nice place.
Thank you so much for your opinion and I'm glad you like it.

DAFlys Posted at 1-16 00:29
Lovely footage and a lovely castle.

Thank you so much for your reply and I'm glad you like it.

Depp Posted at 1-15 22:42
Very cool place, amazing setting.

Thank you so much for your opinion and I'm glad you like it.

Mirek 22 Posted at 1-16 20:45
Thank you so much for your reply and I'm glad you like it.

You're very welcome.

Mirek 22 Posted at 1-16 20:43
Thank you so much for your opinion and I'm glad you like it.

You're very welcome Mirek.  Keep up the great work and I hope you are having a wonderful week.

DowntownRDB Posted at 1-17 02:49
You're very welcome Mirek.  Keep up the great work and I hope you are having a wonderful week.

thank you and have a nice week.

Mirek 22 Posted at 1-17 12:04
thank you and have a nice week.

Thanks.  So far it has been a good week.

Lovely views!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-21 00:16
Lovely views!

Thank you very much for your opinion and I am very glad that you like it.

Mirek 22 Posted at 2-21 13:04
Thank you very much for your opinion and I am very glad that you like it.

No problem at all!