History

• In the end of 6th century B.C. (Hallstatt D) there is rised first settlement on the hill called Winnica Tumska (Domweinberg) by the Lake Myśliborskie. In 9th century on settlement place is rised early medieval castle (about 870 - 973/979) and rebuilt in 11th century.
• From 1238 comes first reference source: (Mezlibori) in Pyrzyce's Castellan (in terra Pirch). In 1261 Soldin is being sold to Brenadenburg Margraver.
• Before the town was raised on its place was already existing church an tamplars curia and prince's castle.
• In 1271 town is mentioned in Great Poland Chronicla as city well protected (civitas bene munita) with defensive wall made of granite stone and brick. Within the town wall there was 49 towers and 3 gates. Moreover it was protected by moats and dikes. The lenght of the dikes was about 1900 metres. Up to today part of the walls and two gates survived.
• In 1275 to Myślibórz (Soldin) came Dominicans who has built the closter.
• In 1298 Albrecht III Margrave of Brandenburghas founded a Collegiate church of St. Peter and Paul.
• In years 1298-1537 Myślibórz (Soldin) was main administration center of Neumark.
• In september 13th, 1309, in Myślibórz (Soldin) took place agreement between Waldemar, Margrave of Brandenburg-Stendal and Teutonic Knights, the Knights bought for 10000 marks Gdańsk (Danzig) with Pomerania.
• In June 16th, 1433 town is overtaken and burned down by Hussites.
• Another destruction was caused by great fire in 1539. Only Closter territory survived. Margraver Jan Hohenzollern decided to rebuild the town on a new plan - circle crossed by 2 main routes.
• 1618 - 1648 town is many times robbed by armies of catholics and protestants.
• 1684 is beginning of high progress and rise of trade and manufacturing. Up to Seven Years' War.
• 1771 - townhall is built. 1785 - great fire. 1791 synagogue is built.
• In 1848 first hardened road to Dębno (Neudamm/Nm.) is built. In 1882 first railway is leaded through town to Choszczno, and Gorzów Wielkopolski (Landsberg/Warthe).
• On end of 19th and beginning of 20th century many companies are created. The city is being channeled.
• Oficially february 2nd 1945 town is overtaken by Russian Red Army (Actually it was December 31th). On February 7th 1945 Soviet army shots 120 German prisoners.
• On May 23rd 1945 the town is passed to Polish government.