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

[3] There are no railways or major roads running through the municipal territory.

Nowadays the Smečno Castle serves as a retirement home and the Institute of Social Care.

Originally a medieval church, it was rebuilt and extended in the Renaissance style in 1587.

[6] Smečno Military Open-Air Museum shows fortifications built in 1935–1938.