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

It lies mostly in the Benešov Uplands, only the northern part of the municipal territory extends into the Brdy Highlands.

A system of fishponds supplied by the stream of Bojovský potok is located in the centre of the town.

In 1639, during the Thirty Years' War, Mníšek pod Brdy was damaged and looted by the Swedish army led by Johan Banér.

Mníšek pod Brdy Castle is the main landmark of the town and its oldest building.