Slaný

Slaný is a town in Kladno District, situated roughly 25 kilometers northwest of Prague. It spreads across the Prague Plateau, with a distinctive hilltop landmark rising above the surrounding landscape.

Benedictine monks established a hospital and church dedicated to Saint Gotthard in 1136, marking the beginning of organized settlement. This monastic foundation led to the growth of a medieval community that eventually received town privileges.

The town center displays Gothic structures and shows how a medieval settlement integrated religious and civic buildings into its community spaces.

The town has several schools and educational facilities spread throughout the area. Access from Prague is straightforward, making it easy for day visitors to explore the community and its surroundings.

A 20th-century speedway track operated in the area and hosted significant international motorcycle racing events. The stadium still stands as evidence of the town's role in motorsport history during the mid-1900s.

Location: Kladno District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Slaný

Elevation above the sea: 234 m

Reference: CZ0203532819

Shares border with: Neprobylice, Knovíz, Jemníky, Hrdlív, Beřovice, Třebichovice, Tuřany, Přelíc, Smečno, Libovice, Žižice, Studeněves, Kutrovice, Královice, Dřínov

Email: podatelna@meuslany.cz

Website: http://meuslany.cz

GPS coordinates: 50.23054,14.08701

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:07