Kouřim
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| Kouřim | |
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 The Prague Gate
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| Country |  Czech Republic |
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| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Kolín |
| Commune | Kolín |
| Municipality | Kouřim |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 1.44 km² (0.56 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,875 |
| Density | 1,302 /km² (3,372 /sq mi) |
| Founded | 7th century |
| Mayor | Zuzana Čiháková |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 281 61 |
   Location in the Czech Republic
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| Wikimedia Commons: Kouřim | |
| Statistics: statnisprava.cz | |
| Website: www.kourim-radnice.cz | |
Kouřim (IPA: [ˈkoʊ̯r̝ɪm]) is a small town in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It is located 45 km east of Prague and has a population of 1,769 (2005).
From 13th to 16th century Kourim used to be among most important towns in Bohemia, but later experienced a decline and long stagnation. As a result Kourim has retained its antique look for which is now sought by tourists and film-makers.
[edit] Sights
- remains of a Slavic fortified settlement from 9th-10th century on a hill east of town, today called Stará Kouřim (Old Kouřim)
- church of St Stephen from 13th century, a prominent example of early Gothic architecture
- town walls from 13th-16th century (1,250 m in circumference) with Gothic Prague Gate
- skansen (Museum of folk architecture)
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