Švihov u Klatov

Švihov
Basic data
State :	Czech Republic
Region :	Plzeňský kraj
District :	Klatovy
Area :	3458 ha
Geographic location :	49 ° 29 ' N , 13 ° 17' E Coordinates: 49 ° 28 '52 " N , 13 ° 17' 3" E
Height:	374 m nm
Residents :	1,678 (Jan 1, 2019)
Postal code :	340 12
License plate :	P
traffic
Railway connection:	Plzeň – Železná Ruda
structure
Status:	city
Districts:	11
administration
Mayor :	Václav Petrus (as of 2007)
Address:	nám. Dr. E. Beneše 38 ; 340 12 Švihov
Municipality number:	557200
Website :	www.svihov.cz

town hall

Švihov (German Schwihau ) is a town in Plzeňský kraj , Czech Republic . It is located about 10 kilometers north of Klatovy in the Úhlava valley .

On the southern edge of the town is one of the largest moated castles in Bohemia, Švihov Castle . The moated castle was extensively rebuilt from 1480, probably with the help of Benedikt Ried . Two residential wings form the core of the castle. In the east there is a chapel, in the west a mighty tower dominates. The moats are still partially preserved. The castle is open to visitors.