Amazing post-industrial Łódź!

Łódź is a city whose roots date back to the Middle Ages. Its fastest development took place in the 19th century, when, on the wave of the industrial revolution, it became the centre of the textile industry. The central location of Łódź on the map of Poland means that it lies at the junction of two very important transport routes - the A2 motorway running from west to east and the A1 motorway cutting Poland in half. Łódź has an international airport and numerous connections with the rest of Poland.
Amazing post-industrial Łódź!

For many years, industrial Łódź was considered one of the ugliest Polish cities. Its industrial heritage from the 19th century was deteriorating and its post-war architecture did not always fit in with the character of the city. The last 30 years have seen rapid development of the city, which is slowly regaining its former glory. Today, Łódź surprises, intrigues, fascinates and seduces - with its post-industrial buildings, old halls and factories, industrialists' palaces, street art, cafés and festivals. Undoubtedly, it is one of those Polish cities you have to visit!

Where to rent a Carwiz car?

You can find us in two convenient locations in Łódź: at the Łódź airport and at the Łódź Fabryczna railway station. Our contact details are +48 666 406 018 and email lcj@carwiz.pl.

What is worth seeing in Łódź?

Is one weekend enough to see Łódź in all its glory? In our opinion, 48 hours is not enough, but if you don't have more time, here are the must-see places in Łódź. 

Piotrkowska Street

This street, one of the longest in Europe, is at the same time a representative promenade of Łódź which, thanks to events and festivals, is alive all year round. Along it, you can admire numerous historic townhouses housing shops, cafés and restaurants. A walk along Piotrkowska will be a treat for those who like the specific style of 19th century buildings.

Łódź Fabryczna railway station 

Thoroughly rebuilt in the second decade of the 21st century, the Łódź Fabryczna station is one of the city's landmarks. Considered to be Poland's most beautiful station, it is located in the middle of a completely redeveloped city quarter called the New Centre of Łódź, which by the way is also worth visiting. 

Księży Młyn

Around many of Lodz's factories, self-sufficient housing estates for workers were built where, in addition to blocks of flats, there were schools, hospitals or shops. Księży Młyn is an excellent example of such an estate, where you can admire famuły, i.e. 2- or 3-storey blocks of flats. Today it is a loft and office zone.

EC-1

Łódź's first power station, which dates back to 1906, completed its mission in 2000. Eight years later, the city decided to transform it into a modern centre of culture and art. The Science and Technology Centre features numerous multimedia exhibitions that reveal the secrets of science to visitors to EC-1; there is also the historic Hall of Machines, the Planetarium and the Narodowe Centre for Film Culture.

Central Museum of Textiles

Most of Łódź's factories were built of red bricks, but not this one - the White Factory is not without reason considered the most elegant in Łódź due to its white plastered facade. Today, there is a textile museum here, which allows you to learn about the realities of working in the industry, as well as see textile tools and machinery. 

Hollyłódź

Due to the existence of a famous film school in the city, X-music lovers unequivocally associate the city with this medium. If you love films, be sure to visit the Museum of Cinematography with its extensive collection of cameras, camcorders, projectors, posters and memorabilia. 

Łódź also has its own Avenue of the Stars - it is part of Piotrkowska Street, between Rubinstein Passage and 6 Sierpnia Street. The most important figures of Polish cinema have their stars there. 

OFF-Piotrkowska

Located on the post-industrial premises, OFF-Piotrkowska seems to be a place for hipsters, but there is something for everyone. Here you can eat well, drink good coffee and taste stronger beverages. Food festivals and organic markets also take place here.

Manufaktura and Poznański Palace

This is one of the most interesting places on the map of Łódź. The former factory complex of Izrael Poznański gained new life when it became a 21st century shopping and entertainment centre. Before that, the area had been deteriorating for years despite its unique value to the city. Today, Manufaktura has a cinema, museums, restaurants, shops and even a climbing wall. 

On the other hand, Poznański Palace, nicknamed the 'Louvre of Łódź', houses the Museum of the History of the City of Łódź.

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