Turnov & 4054 Turnov - Turnov, Czech Republic
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N 50° 34.328 E 015° 10.466
33U E 512351 N 5602261
Turnov is a town on the Jizera river in the northern Czech Republic.
Waymark Code: WMMFV1
Location: Liberecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/14/2014
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Turnov is a traditional center for gemstone polishing, glass craftsmanship and arts. Turnov lies in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise (Ceský ráj) nature reserve which makes it a place for tourists and summer residents. The town is also an important traffic crossroads of three railways and the Prague–Liberec highway. Turnov has a large museum (finalist in European museums competition), 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. The region is well known for many castles, châteaux and excellent rural architecture.
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4054 Turnov Asteroid is a main-belt asteroid.
Discovered by: A. Mrkos
Date of discovery: 5. 10. 1983
Place of discovery: Klet Observatory