Kouřim
| Kouřim | ||
| Town | ||
 The Prague Gate
|
||
|
||
| Country | Czech Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Central Bohemian | |
| District | Kolín | |
| Commune | Kolín | |
| Municipality | Kouřim | |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 50°00′10″N 14°58′28″E / 50.00278°N 14.97444°ECoordinates: 50°00′10″N 14°58′28″E / 50.00278°N 14.97444°E | |
| Area | 1.44 km2 (0.56 sq mi) | |
| Population | 1,869 (2015) | |
| Density | 1,298/km2 (3,362/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
|
||
| Statistics: statnisprava.cz | ||
| Website: www.kourim-radnice.cz | ||
Kouřim (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkou̯r̝ɪm]) is a small town in the Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It is located 45 km east of Prague and has a population of 1,769 (2005).
From the 13th to the 16th century, Kourim was one of the most important towns in Bohemia, but later it experienced a decline and a long stagnation. As a result, Kouřim has retained its antique look, for which it is now sought out by tourists and film-makers alike.
...
Wikipedia