Loučim () is a municipality and village in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Geography Loučim is located about southeast of Domažlice and southwest of Plzeň. It lies mostly in the Švihov Highlands. The southern part of the municipal territory extends in to the Cham-Furth Depression. The highest point is the hill Černá skála at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Loučim is from 1357. Throughout its history, the village was owned by various lower noble families.
Demographics
Transport The I/22 road (the section from Klatovy to Domažlice) runs through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Loučim is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Gothic style in the mid-14th century. In the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and the tower was added. In 1760 and 1770, it was modified in the Baroque style.
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