The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Ledeč nad Sázavou consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2] Ledeč nad Sázavou is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Havlíčkův Brod and 39 km (24 mi) northwest of Jihlava.

In the first half of 16th century, during the rule of the Ledecký of Říčany noble family, Ledeč was promoted to a town.

[4] In the early 19th century, the railway was built, which helped the economical and cultural development of the area.

[4] Ledeč nad Sázavou is the terminus and starting point of the railway lines from/to Havlíčkův Brod and Čerčany.