Kolin is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic some 55 kilometres (34 mi) east from Prague, lying on the Elbe river. Kolín was founded by king Premysl Otakar II in the 13th century, first mentioned in 1261. Later on, in 1437, a castle was founded here. Between 1475-1488, Hynek ze Straznic, a Renaissance writer and son of King George of Podebrady, lived in the Kolin Castle. The 1757 Battle of Kolin was fought during the Seven Years’ War, and in 1944 a refinery in Kolin was bombed during the Oil Campaign of World War II.
Historical centre of the town has many gothic and baroque buildings. Most notable are main market (Karls Square), the Jewish ghetto and synagogue, very old and large Jewish cemetery, the St. Bartholomeus Church from the 13th century (work of architect Peter Parler).

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