Toužim
Toužim (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtouʒɪm]; German: Theusing) is a town in the Czech Republic, upper the river Střela. It has a population of about 3,600.
Toužim | |
|---|---|
Town | |
mm.jpg) Former town hall at the town square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Toužim Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°3′38″N 12°59′6″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Karlovy Vary |
| First mentioned | 1354 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandr Žák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98.53 km2 (38.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 3,669 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 364 20 |
| Website | www |
History
The town was first mentioned in a document from 1354, where was written about the site of a Premonstratensian provostry. Tthe surrounding fortified town was founded in 1469.
Sights
- Historical centre with castle
- Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary
- Column of the Virgin Mary
- Town hall
- Middle Ages citizen house
- Fragment of the town wall
Notable people
- Josef Antonín Sehling (1710–1756), composer
Aeroklub Toužim
Aeroklub Toužim (ICAO: LKTO) is located near Karlovy Vary in Western Bohemia, Czech Republic, outside of the town. The airfield is used by gliders and ultralight aircraft. Aeroklub Toužim provides a place for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to obtain certifications and participate in aviation sports. Many pilots use the airfield as a training base.[2]
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Aeroklub Toužim (LKTO)
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References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
- "O nás" (in Czech). Aeroklub Toužim. 2020-07-23.
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