| 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 |
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Location in the Czech Republic
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| Wikimedia Commons: Kouřim | |
| 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 used to be among 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.