The first written report dates back to 1292. Provision of Czech POINT services.

The first written report dates back to 1086. The town is situated at an altitude of 212 metres. There are 9019 inhabitants in the territory. Provision of Czech POINT services. Part of the village is the church of St. James the Greater. There are kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, a primary art school, a library and a sports ground.

The first written report dates back to 1303. The town is located at an altitude of 273 metres. Provision of Czech POINT services. In the surroundings there is Častolovice Castle, Doudleby nad Orlicí, Potštejn Castle and Opočno Castle.

The municipal office is located in the building of the former District Office. It houses the city administration, the department of the secretary's office and the departments of finance, administrative activities and trade office, social affairs, construction and environment, education, culture, youth and sports and the department of real estate management.