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Srebrna Góra - Town Center
Today, Srebrna Góra is a quiet village nestled in a valley, but its history dates back to the 14th century, when it was founded as a mining settlement extracting silver ore. As early as 1331, it received its first mining privileges, and development accelerated after 1370, when experienced miners from Złoty Stok arrived in the area. In 1536, Srebrna Góra (Silberberg or Selberbarg) was granted town rights, and four years later it received its coat of arms. Unfortunately, the silver deposits began to run out, and mining became increasingly unprofitable. After the Thirty Years’ War, mining operations ceased altogether, and the town fell into decline. In the 20th century, the settlement came under Polish administration and was initially named "Srebrnogóra." Eventually, the name was changed to "Srebrna Góra," a direct translation of the original German name. Its town rights were revoked, but the preserved urban layout and historic architecture still remind us that this was once a fully functioning town. Walking through the center of Srebrna Góra today, you can still feel echoes of its former glory - in the street layout, architectural details, and the atmosphere of a place where time seems to have stood still.
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