Kladno District, Administrative district in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
Kladno District covers 719 square kilometers with flat land in the north and hills in the south, crossed by the Loděnice River. The area combines different landscapes across a region shaped by several waterways.
The district capital, Kladno, evolved from a medieval settlement into a major industrial center after coal deposits were discovered in 1775. This transformation shaped the economic development of the entire region for centuries.
The Lidice Memorial in this district preserves the memory of a village destroyed during World War II through exhibitions and educational programs. Visitors can experience the moving history of this place through various memorial sites.
The district connects well to Prague and contains numerous municipalities with public services, medical facilities, and schools. Visitors will find necessary infrastructure distributed throughout the area.
The district contains Tuchonín Hill at 488 meters elevation, while Bakovský Stream marks its lowest point at 172 meters. This difference reveals the varied topography within the relatively compact area.
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