Turnov

Turnov
Českého ráje Square
Flag of Turnov
Coat of arms of Turnov
Turnov is located in Czech Republic
Turnov
Turnov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°35′14″N 15°9′25″E / 50.58722°N 15.15694°E / 50.58722; 15.15694
Country Czech Republic
RegionLiberec
DistrictSemily
First mentioned1272
Government
 • MayorTomáš Hocke
Area
 • Total22.71 km2 (8.77 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total14,502
 • Density640/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
511 01
Websitewww.turnov.cz

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.

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.