Hořovice (Czech pronunciation:[ˈɦor̝ovɪtsɛ]; German:Horschowitz or Horowitz) is a small Czech town in Central Bohemian Region in the Beroun district. It is the administrative and economical center of the surrounding area. The town is surrounded by lots of historical and natural sights, including Brdy, Křivoklátsko and Český kras. Its most known building is Hořovice Castle.