Milicz County

Milicz County is an administrative district in Lower Silesian Voivodeship comprising three municipalities with Milicz as the main administrative center. The landscape is dominated by an extensive system of ponds created for fish cultivation purposes.

The area gained its present administrative structure during sweeping Polish administrative reforms in the late 1990s. These changes established it as an independent county and shaped the modern governance boundaries.

The region maintains strong ties to traditional carp farming that locals and visitors can still observe today. The ponds built by Cistercian monks continue to define the landscape and how people use the water.

The area is best explored by car, as it spreads across several smaller towns and villages. Basic services and facilities are available throughout the district for residents and visitors.

The pond system was deliberately engineered in the medieval period and developed into one of Europe's largest carp cultivation regions. This historic water landscape continues to balance commercial fishing operations with environmental protection today.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Capital city: Milicz

Shares border with: Oleśnica County, Trzebnica County, Rawicz County, Krotoszyn County, Ostrów Wielkopolski County

Website: http://milicz-powiat.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.53333,17.28333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51