The territory of the municipality of Bijelo Polje consists of the area located in the northeastern part of Montenegro. It covers an area of ​​924 km2 and has 46,051 inhabitants. The territory of this municipality is a valley-mountain area, which is represented by areas and river valleys. Such a relief structure has favorable conditions for the development of several branches of agricultural production. The mountains that enclose this area are: from the south Bjelasica (2,137 m) and from the north Lisa (1,509 m). The basins of the rivers Lima, Bistrica, Ljubovija and Ljesnica stand out clearly. Settlements are concentrated mainly in the valleys of these rivers. Bijelo Polje has a very convenient location. It lies at the intersection of important roads. The climate is moderate-continental with fairly cool winters and warm summers. The four seasons are clearly expressed. The Lima Valley and its tributaries have attracted people to live in it since ancient times. A site from the prehistoric period was discovered in the village of Bijedići. These are the remains of earthen vessels of different sizes, shapes and techniques. Traces of the lives of the Illyrians and other oldest inhabitants of our countries were also discovered in this area. However, the remains of Roman culture are more numerous and more reliable evidence of the settlement of life in the local river valleys. Tradition has been preserved that the church of St. Nikole in Nikoljec (suburb of Bijelo Polje) built on the foundation of an older temple dating back to Roman times. A stone with a Latin inscription is kept in the church, which confirms this. In Zaton, in 1963, from the foundation of the church of St. John, a tombstone with a Latin inscription was unearthed. Another temple was also discovered in Zaton "which is not younger than the 6th century." It has not been completely excavated or studied, but it is, among others, a sure proof of human habitation before the arrival of the Slavs.

There is almost no settlement in this area where there are no remains of churches, old cemeteries or other monuments - witnesses of developed life in the Middle Ages. Monasteries: Vranstica, Kumanica, Sv. The Virgin in Voljavac, St. Trinity in Majstorovina, St. Toma na Brzava and many others have their own rich history. In all of them, there were monastic schools where young clergymen were trained and wrote and copied liturgical books. Researchers have divided opinions about the age and name of the settlement on the site of today's Bijelo Polje. Some claim that Bijelo Polje existed as early as the Middle Ages, others however disagree with that, then some believe that Nikolj-Pazar is an older settlement, others that it is the same settlement that was just called differently. It is undeniable that with the appearance of the church of St. Peter and Paul from the end of the 12th century, in which from the middle of the 13th century the seat of the Bishopric of Hum, i.e. the "Lim Metropolis", which from 1405 to 1408 was mentioned as a caravan station of Dubrovnik merchants, had to develop a settlement that would later grow into a town - borough. In the Lima Charter of Uroš I, Prussia is mentioned with the village of Lipnica. Even today, one can hear the tradition among older residents that the entire lower part of Bijelo Polje is called by that name. Prussia is, therefore, the name of the oldest settlement that appears around the foundation of the church of St. Petra. It gradually developed into today's Bijelo Polje. Bijelo Polje was first mentioned under that name on June 28, 1589. Then Radule Radoslavčev Krasović "from Bijelo Polje" authorized Zuan Lorencini from Kotor to represent him in commercial affairs. The most acceptable opinion seems to be the opinion of those researchers who believe that Nikolj-Pazar is just an older name of Bijelo Polje. Such a thesis was first put forward by Ilarion Ruvarac. He is "refuted" by Stojan Novaković, claiming that Bijelo Polje is a new settlement "that came about after the old one moved away or otherwise disappeared." According to legend, the town was named "White Field" after the white flowers that grew on the uninhabited, present-day upper surface of the town. In spring, when the flower blooms, the plain gives the appearance of a white field. In Dubrovnik books, the city is called "Bielo-poglie". The Turks called it Akovo, which in translation means White Field.

Bijelo Polje and its surroundings abound in natural resources, exceptional beauty of the landscape and interesting position of the relief, which provide travelers and tourists with a comfortable and pleasant vacation. At a distance of only 3 km. next to the river Lima, there is a very attractive tourist place Kisjele vode. This favorite picnic spot, pleasant for a vacation, has rich sources of mineral water with healing properties, such as Vrnjacka Baja. The surroundings of Kisjeli boda are covered with greenery and deciduous forests. Here, passing travelers as well as tourists can have a pleasant rest. In the immediate vicinity of Kisjeli vode there are two famous monasteries: the Monastery of St. Peter from the 12th century, the endowment of Prince Miroslav and the Monastery of St. Nicholas from the 14th century with the preservation of frescoes from the 14th to the 16th century - provide lovers of antiquities with exceptionally integrated impressions and a stay in this region.