Zamość County

Zamość County spreads across eastern Poland with rolling hills, fertile plains, and dense forests throughout the region. The area comprises multiple municipalities linked by roads and railways that shape rural daily life and local economies.

The area takes its name from Zamość, a Renaissance city founded at the end of the 16th century as a planned town. The county itself was created in 1999 through administrative reforms that reorganized historical territories in the region.

The municipalities here preserve traditional crafts and regional recipes passed down through generations. Visitors can discover local markets and workshops where these traditions remain actively practiced today.

Main towns and villages are easily reached by local bus lines and train connections throughout the county. Visitors should plan to travel by personal vehicle or public transport, as distances between municipalities can be substantial.

This administrative area surrounds its namesake city of Zamość, yet that city functions as an independent unit with separate administration. This geographic arrangement arose because the historic old town was designated to be governed separately.

Location: Lublin Voivodeship

Capital city: Zamość

Shares border with: Zamość, Biłgoraj County, Krasnystaw County, Chełm County, Hrubieszów County, Tomaszów Lubelski County

Website: http://starostwo.zamosc.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.72056,23.25861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56