Turnov | |
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.jpg) Českého ráje Square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Turnov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°35′14″N 15°9′25″E / 50.58722°N 15.15694°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 (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 14,502 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 511 01 |
| Website | www |
Turnov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈturnof]; German: Turnau) is a town in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 15,000 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 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.