Toužim
Toužim (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtouʒɪm]; German: Theusing) is a town in the Czech Republic, upper the river Střela. Initially it was the site of a Premonstratensian provostry founded around 1200; the surrounding fortified town was founded in 1469. Monument: 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. Economy: Metal works and food industry, agriculture, forestry, services. Transport: Main road E49, local railway, internal airfield in Přílezy.
Toužim | |
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Town | |
mm.jpg) Former town hall at the town square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Toužim Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°03′34″N 12°59′06″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Karlovy Vary |
| Municipality | Toužim |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandr Žák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98.53 km2 (38.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Population (2007-12-31) | |
| • Total | 3,827 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 364 20 |
| Website | www |
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 Touzim 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.[1]
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Aeroklub Toužim (LKTO)
