Turnov
Turnov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈturnof]; German: Turnau) is a town in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 14,000 inhabitants. It is a traditional centre for gemstone polishing, glass craftsmanship, and arts. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Turnov | |
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Českého ráje Square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Turnov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°35′14″N 15°9′25″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| District | Semily |
| First mentioned | 1272 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tomáš Hocke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.71 km2 (8.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
| • Total | 14,472 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 511 01 |
| Website | www |
Turnov lies near the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area which makes it a place for tourists and summer residents. The town is an important traffic crossroads. Turnov has a large museum, three galleries, six churches, and a synagogue. The small old town of Middle Ages urbanism is surrounded by modern garden neighbourhoods and large parks representing an organic connection between urban areas and nature.