Louny

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Statistics

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Area: 24.3 km?

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Population: 19,223 (2003)

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Louny (German: Laun) is city in ?st? nad Labem Region of Czech Republic.

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The city was founded in 12th century (first known written record in from 1115). It grew up during reign of Premysl Otakar II. Thirty Years War depopulated the city. Second half of 19th century saw economic growth of the area.

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Architecture of the city was shaped mainly in 19th and 20th century when many old buildings were torn down. Nevertheless, the most important architectural jewel is the roman-catholic St. Nicholas Church, erected between 1517 and 1537 in late gothic style. One of the architects was Benedict Rejt.

Czech Republic: The Czech Republic (Czech: ?esk? republika ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The republic borders Poland to the north, Germany to the northwest and west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east. Although the Czech Republic is the youngest country in Europe, it offers many examples ...

12th century: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. In the history of European culture, this period is considered part of the High Middle Ages....

Premysl Otakar II: REDIRECT Ottokar II of Bohemia...