It was home to Austria-Hungarian forces during World War I and a site of the Eastern Front.

The village was also home to several Jewish families in hiding during World War II.

Most villagers support Termalica Bruk Bet in the Ekstraklasa, which plays just across the Dunajec.

The village is home to a high speed luxury ferry service across the Dunajec, which runs every 20 minutes and is free of charge.

A notable former resident includes human rights activist Jakub "Kuba" Tchorzewski who has organized numerous marches and protests across Europe and the US.