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The town was granted German city rights under Magdeburg Law between 1253 and 1278, though the exact date is unknown.

In 1278 it was taken over by the Silesian duke Henry Probus ( he claimed entire Bohemian kingdom after death of Ottokar II of Bohemia but failed ).

In 1290 it was sold to the Dukes of Świdnica and then, in 1301, it was sold to the Dukes of Ziębice.

However, in 1334, Duke Boleslav II sold the town back to the Kingdom of Bohemia.

The same year John of Luxemburg, King of Bohemia, relocated the town, which led to a period of fast growth.

A city hall was built in 1341, and in the following year a brick factory was opened.

From 1366, the town has been protected by a group of professional firemen.

The town gained significant profits from its location on the ancient road through mountain passes in the Sudetes.