Šlapanice: Water, Local History and Budenice

Šlapanice is a place where water, local history and historical attractions come together. The Vranský potok flows through the center, while Šlapanice stretches along both banks of this stream. In addition, there is the Šlapanický rybník, with its long history and an area of 11.7 hectares.

The Šlapanický rybník and walks in nature

The Šlapanický rybník was created in 1750; it was formerly called Červený rybník. Parking is possible directly by the water on both banks of the pond. The pond is used for fishing; walks in nature are also possible there. When planning your day, you can include the pond with a focus on fishing or on walks outdoors. Both activities relate to the same body of water but place different emphasis on your stay. The area of 11.7 hectares also makes the pond a clearly defined landscape feature.

Local history with specific dates

Šlapanice is mentioned in written historical sources in 1318. The local history also includes the Chapel of Saint Florian in Šlapanice, which was ceremonially consecrated on May 7, 1854. Another historical detail is the Čertův mlýn grain-storage complex. It was built in 1751 and still stands today on the road from Šlapanice to Budeničky. These points bring together early written history, a religious building and a historic complex on the road from Šlapanice to Budeničky. Chronologically, this section of local history spans from 1318 to 1854; the construction of the storage complex in 1751 falls in between. More than five centuries of Šlapanice’s local history lie between 1318 and 1854. The chapel stands in Šlapanice, Čertův mlýn on the road to Budeničky, and the castle in Budenice.

Castle history in Budenice

The castle in Budenice is also part of the cultural orientation. From 1765 onward, Count Jan Josef Kinský had the castle’s interiors extensively remodeled. In 1748, Count Filip Kinský had a third wing built for the same castle. The two phases of the castle’s development emphasize different aspects: the third wing concerns the external structure, while the later work concerned the interiors. Those interested in architectural history can distinguish between the expansion of the building and the later design of the interiors.

Which accommodation suits your plans

When searching for a hotel in Šlapanice, you can decide based on your preferred focus: Should your stay primarily include the Šlapanický rybník and walks in nature, or are you more interested in the chapel, local history and castle history? The facts do not provide information about the characteristics of individual accommodations, but they can help you choose the destination based on the experiences you would like to research further.

Further places for orientation

For further orientation within this selection, you will also find: Kačice, Chržín, Běleč na Křivoklátsku, Družec, Svárov, Sazená, Hobšovice and Kamenný Most.

To the broader travel overview: Kladno District.