Kouřim

Geobox | Settlement
name = Kouřim
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category = Town

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image_caption = The Prague Gate


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country = Czech Republic
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region = Central Bohemian
region_type = Region
district = Kolín
district_type = District
commune = Kolín
municipality = Kouřim
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elevation = 268
lat_d = 50
lat_m = 00
lat_s = 10
lat_NS = N
long_d = 14
long_m = 58
long_s = 28
long_EW = E
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area = 1.44
area_round = 2
population = 1875
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population_density = auto
established = 7th century
established_type = Founded
mayor = Zuzana Čiháková
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map_background = Czechia - background map.png map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic
map_locator = Czechia
commons = Kouřim
statistics = [http://www.statnisprava.cz/ebe/ciselniky.nsf/i/533424 statnisprava.cz]
website = [http://www.kourim-radnice.cz/ www.kourim-radnice.cz]
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Kouřim (IPA2|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.

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)

External links

* [http://www.kourim-radnice.cz/ Official website]
* [http://www.mesto-kourim.cz Unofficial portal]