Zawichost is a town located in Sandomierz County within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of Poland. Situated by the Vistula River in the region of Lesser Poland, it lies near the city of Sandomierz.
The settlement's history dates back to at least 1148, with records indicating that it was granted town rights before 1255. During the late Middle Ages, Zawichost served as one of the most significant urban centers in Lesser Poland. The area is historically notable for being the site of the Battle of Zawichost in 1205 and for suffering from multiple Mongol raids in 1241, 1259, and 1287.