Švihov

The town lies in Švihov Region, cca 30 km from Pilsen and 11 km from Klatovy , River Valley Úhlava. In the present day has past 1160 people. The most famous landmark is the National Historic Landmark Castle Švihov , which is located on the outskirts of the village. It is a Gothic water castle, Built at the turn 15. a 16. century. The visitors are in season from April to October open two tours: "The Castle" and "Kitchen". Its specialty is animated night tours during the holidays. Addition, that the castle itself is definitely worth a visit, organized in its premises a number of cultural events, such as theater, concerts, exhibitions or festivals, eg. Švihovská musical summer - show orchestras, Music Festival "Czech castles" or "Night of film music", etc.
More familiar with the history of the city allows trail, which is divided into inner and outer circle. The information sheets describe the inner circle of the city sights: also worth mentioning the castle church. Giles, Old Jewish Cemetery, St.. Vaclav, hospital chapel of St.. Jana Evangelisty. External circuit is long 26 km and with familiar surroundings Švihov and its natural beauty: eg. Nature Reserve Běleč, Natural Monument Old Úhlava, Kokšínský Castle, Red Castle Poříčí, Kamýcká rock, prehistoric settlement Lhovice-Tuhošť.
The surrounding countryside provides a beautiful sports bike (cycling through the city leads No. 38, which leads to Merklin of iron ore), hiking . You can swim in the river Úhlava, or at the swimming pool in Dolany, or Klatovy.