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Turnov
ℹ️Practical info — Turnov
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💡 Tips
- The Museum of the Bohemian Paradise is to see the impressive gemstone and jewelry collections Turnov is famous for.
- Use Turnov as your transport hub; it is the convenient starting point for trains or buses heading into the Bohemian Paradise rock formations.
- Look for specialized jewelry shops in the center; they often sell authentic Czech garnet, an excellent local souvenir.
- For a great panoramic view of the town and surrounding nature, climb the tower of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
🍽 Food
Try the local Rohozec beer, brewed just outside of Turnov, available in most pubs in the center.
A traditional, warming soup often served with cheese and croutons, first-rate after a day of hiking.
Pick up these traditional sweet pastries with poppy seed or fruit fillings at local bakeries for a hiking snack.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the certified Granát Turnov shops or the museum shop for authentic, locally cut garnet jewelry.
Aside from garnets, you can find various semi-precious stones from the region in specialized shops around the main square.
A relaxing green area with a pond, first-rate for resting before or after exploring the Bohemian Paradise.
Take a calm walk along the Jizera river, which runs right through the edge of the town.
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Turnov is situated on the banks of the Jizera River and is widely regarded as the heart of the Bohemian Paradise region. Founded around 1250 by the Wallenstein family, the town evolved into a premier center for gemstone processing due to the abundance of minerals in the surrounding area. As early as the 16th century, workshops for gem cutting and later for the production of Bohemian garnet jewelry and artistic glass were established. This enduring tradition is upheld by the local school for jewelry design, which is among the oldest institutions of its kind in Europe. Significant landmarks include the Hrubý Rohozec chateau and the nearby Valdštejn Castle, the ancestral seat of the prominent Wallenstein noble family. Its strategic location within the Bohemian Paradise Geopark makes Turnov a vital tourist hub for those exploring unique sandstone rock formations and dense forests. Economically, the town has diversified into mechanical engineering and optics, while remaining deeply rooted in its centuries-old craftsmanship.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: Městské divadlo · Muzeum Českého ráje · Dolánky
- Nearby: Český ráj (6 km)
- Population: ~14.507
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 44 | 50 | 38 | 69 | 79 | 88 | 84 | 60 | 54 | 54 | 56 |
Geography
Facts
- Foundation of the town around 1250 by the Lords of Wallenstein
- Home to the oldest jewelry vocational school in Europe, founded in 1884
- Centuries-old center for the processing of famous Bohemian garnets
- Turnov serves as the geographical center of the UNESCO Bohemian Paradise Geopark
- Hrubý Rohozec Chateau originally dates back to the 14th century
- The town hosts the Museum of the Bohemian Paradise with a vast gemstone collection
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Sights in the town Turnov (15)
Dlaskův statek🏛 museum
An open-air museum in a preserved traditional farmhouse in Turnov.
Galerie Granát🏛 museum
Galerie Granát is a museum dedicated to the Bohemian garnet and local jewelry craftsmanship in Turnov.
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