Royal City of Townsville is located 56 km west of Prague. Original market settlement, first mentioned as early as 1257, belonged to the estate of Křivoklát. King Wenceslas II. in 1286 promoted village to city, the royal city was made ​​by Emperor Rudolf II. in July 27, 1588. Townsville is the administrative, industrial, commercial and cultural center of the district with a number of historical sites like the Prague University and Gateway Church Bartholomew, Husovo square, Rabas gallery and District Museum and more.