Lubań County

Lubań County, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, was established in 1999 as part of the administrative reform. Its seat is the town of Lubań, and the county includes urban, urban-rural, and rural municipalities. The county is characterized by architectural diversity, featuring monuments from the medieval period as well as structures from the 19th and 20th centuries. Lubań is known for its charming sacral architecture, including the Holy Trinity Church, and numerous picturesque tenement houses in the city center, which reflect the region's rich history. The culture of Lubań County is shaped by diverse local traditions and the activities of numerous social associations that organize cultural events, festivals, and concerts. It is also worth mentioning important historical figures associated with the region, such as Walery Czarnecki, who served as the starost (head) of Lubań County from 1998 to 2002 and again from 2006 to the present. An interesting fact about the county is its location—it borders the Czech Republic and four other counties, which contributes to rich cultural and tourist exchange. Demographic data shows that in 2019, the county had a population of 54,254, illustrating the region's stable development. At the end of 2019, the unemployment rate was 6.2%, indicating positive trends in the local labor market. Lubań County faces many challenges but also has unlimited opportunities for development, both in architectural, cultural, and tourist contexts.