Kouřim

Kouřim
Town
The Prague Gate
Coat of arms
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°E / 50.00278; 14.97444Coordinates: 50°00′10″N 14°58′28″E / 50.00278°N 14.97444°E / 50.00278; 14.97444
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.