The first written report dates back to 1260. The town is situated at an altitude of 458 metres. The historic centre of the town is a town conservation area. There is a primary school, a grammar school, a secondary school, a practical primary school and a vocational secondary school. There is a library, a cinema and a small concert hall in the town.

The first written record dates back to 1273. The town is situated at an altitude of 453 metres. The population is 2,772. Provision of Czech POINT services.