Mierzęcice is a rural commune in the Będzin county, with the area of 52 square kilometres inhabited by over 7 thousand people. Thanks to the mountainous terrain, which is covered with numerous hills, it is a perfect region for hiking and biking.
In Mierzęcice, during the construction of the Czarna Przemsza dam and the Przeczycko-Siewierski Reservoir, an extraordinary discovery was made. In the area of the largest cemetery in the Silesian Province from the times of Lusatian culture, a unique instrument was found - the Pan Flute. It is a unique wind instrument that produces a beautiful and crystalline sound. This is the only such instrument in Central Europe. A human skull with traces of successful trepanation was also excavated here.
The area of the commune at the Przeczycko-Siewierski Reservoir is home to unique flora and fauna with animal species that are under legal protection. You will find here nesting red-necked grebes and black-headed gulls. It is also a perfect destination for practising water sports. The reservoir banks host numerus dynamically operating and developing marinas that organize sailing camps, cruises and regattas.
One of the most characteristic landmarks in Mierzęcice is the Church of St. Nicolas.