Dsledky

Dsledky is a municipality located in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, within the administrative district of Městec Králové. It has an estimated population of roughly 1,200 inhabitants as of the 2023 census. The village lies approximately 35 kilometres east of Prague, on the left bank of the Vltava River, and is surrounded by fertile agricultural land.

The earliest documented mention of Dsledky dates back to a charter from 1345, where it was referred to as Desledki. Over the centuries it remained an agrarian community with a focus on crop cultivation and livestock breeding. During the 19th century the construction of the Prague–Příbram railway line, which passes close to the village, spurred modest industrial development and increased trade with neighboring towns.

Today, the primary economic activities are agriculture, small‑scale manufacturing, and local tourism. A popular attraction is the 15th‑century St. Michael’s Church, whose baroque reconstruction in 1725 is a landmark of the area. The annual “Dsledky Summer Fair” draws visitors from across the region and showcases regional crafts, food, and folk music.

Notable residents include the late painter Jan Novák, who was born in the village in 1923, and the contemporary author Petra Dvořáková, known for her short‑story collections set in the Central Bohemian countryside. Dsledky maintains a partnership with the sister town of Křivoklát, encouraging cultural exchange and mutual tourism promotion.