Culture and History
The local sacred monuments include Boží muka Šimanov, numbered 17. The sacred monument Křížek u Niebauerů bears the number 19 and the inscription “Praise be to Christ.” The sacred monument Křížek u kapličky sv. Jana bears the number 20 and the inscription “God bless this community.”
The first known written mention of Šimanov is an entry from 1305 concerning taxes paid by its inhabitants to Windberg Premonstratensian Monastery. Historically, the inhabitants of Šimanov were known for making baskets and hampers. They took their products to the markets of all the cities and towns in the upper Otava region.
Local Life
Šimanov has a pub with a grocery store. There is also a leisure facility.
Nature and Landscape
The Šimanovský potok stream flows through Šimanov.
Geographical Setting
A small road between two second-class roads connects Šimanov with the surrounding area.
You can find more local pages here: Nalžovské Hory, Strážov, Kašperské Hory, Mochtín, Horská Kvilda, Branickov, Frymburk U Sušice, Kocourov.
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