Kuřim, Administrative municipality in Brno-Country District, Czech Republic.
Kuřim is a town with city privileges in Brno-Country District, situated about 13 kilometers northwest of Brno. It spreads across hilly terrain between the Bobrava and Drahany highlands at 286 meters elevation, featuring a Renaissance castle converted from a medieval fortress and connected by railway lines to neighboring towns.
The town first appears in written records in 1226 when King Ottokar I issued a charter mentioning tithe obligations to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The castle evolved from a Gothic fortress and was later rebuilt into its present Renaissance form.
The castle demonstrates how the community preserves its heritage through art exhibitions and courtyard events that draw visitors throughout the year. This keeps the past alive in daily use rather than as a museum piece.
The town is easily reached by train with connections to Tišnov, Židlochovice, and Brno, making it accessible from the wider region. An industrial area in the northern section serves as a reminder that modern activity coexists alongside historical attractions.
In the southeast, the Water Chapel of St. Jan Nepomuk sits at the base of Kuřim Hill where water flows through wooden pine pipes in an unusual arrangement. This distinctive engineering detail surprises many who discover it while exploring the area.
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