 In 1109, the original parish church dedicated to Saint Lawrence was erected, probably on initiative of Prince Bolesław III Wrymouth, as a votum for victory in the Battle of Nakło.In the 12th century, Wojnicz became a castellany, part of the Dunajec river fortification system and received Market rights.Between the late 12th-century and 1794, 67 noblemen held the office of "Castellan of Wojnicz".