Travel
   to Lodz:

Where to stay?

	Hotel Polonia *** 38 Narutowicza Street 90-135, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 48 euro
	Hotel Savoy ** 6 Traugutta Street 90-107, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 65 euro
	Hotel Swiatowit *** 68 Kosciuszki Street 90-432, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 65 euro
	Hotel Ibis *** 11 Pilsudskiego Avenue 90-368, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 65 euro
	Hotel Centrum *** 59/63 Kilinskiego Street 90-118, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 100 euro
	Hotel Mazowiecki ** 53/57 28 Pulku Strzelcow Kaniowskich Street 90-640, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 65 euro
	Hotel Qubus *** 7 Mickiewicza Street 90-443, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 135 euro
	Hotel Focus ** 23/25 Lakowa Street 90-554, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 90 euro
	Hotel Reymont *** 81 Legionów Street 91-072, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 90 euro
	Hotel Campanile ** 27 Pilsudskiego Avenue 00-000, Lodz	Aproxim. for 2 person 110 euro

What to visit?

Palace of Izrael Poznanski 15 Ogrodowa Street 91-065, Lodz The system of the monumental edifices located in ul. Ogrodowa is one of the most spectacular examples of the power of the Lodz industry of the 'steam-engine' era. A line of huge buildings opens up with the Poznański residence. Its truly palatial aspect, exposed situation, yet also its present day function have granted it its leading position among the other Lodz palaces.
Priest's Mill Ksiezy Mlyn Street 90-345, Lodz Extensive industrial and residential district established by the Grohmans and Scheiblers, at one time competitors, beginning in 1921 they became partners and operated the largest cotton mill in Europe. The city's oldest industrial plant, the so-called Kopisch's bleachery of 1826, is situated at 5 Tymienieckiego St. Other buildings date from the late 19th century. Targowa Street, proceeding up to the Scheiblers' premises, passes a unique factory gate known as "the Grohman's barrels". The huge complex of functionally related facilities comprises a spinning - mill, fire - station, train station, hospital, school, shops, a farmstead, workers' houses and a palace.
Manufaktura The new astonishing place has been built in Lodz- Manufaktura. Old postindustrial buildings, so typical of this city, unattractive until now, came back to life again. The area at the intersection of Zachodnia and Ogrodowa streets was the heart of the city once. Izrael Poznanski established one of the biggest textile factories of XIX century Europe. He built a beautiful residence right beside his property. This factory campus, a true architectonical treasure, has become a city within the city. Poznanski supplied energy from his own power plant and brought to life his own railroad station and fire department. There were workers' houses and school nearby the factory complex. In the XX century, Poznanski's empire went through through many changes to finally cease the production in 1997.
Piotrkowska Street Piotrkowska Street begins at the Tadeusz Kosciuszko monument at the Plac Wolnosci. Lodz would not be whole without this famous place. This is the main street of our town, perfect for walking. The newly renovated old buildings and palaces make an incredible impression on visitors. Young people are coming from all over the country to party at clubs and have a drink at numerous bars. This street never "sleeps". Being here you must sit on the "Tuwim bench", and rub that popular poet's nose for luck. Right here, on Piotrkowska street, the tallest building in Lodz - Stanislaw Kostka cathedral is located.
Cemetery Lodz is a place of cultural diversity. There is a cemetery located near Manufaktura where Christians, Evangelists, and Baptists are buried. You can find very interesting old tombs such as the glamorous Karol Scheibler chapel. The biggest Jewish cemetery in Europe is located on Bracka Street in Lodz. This is the place were Izrael Poznanski, the founder of the factory complex (today's home of Manufaktura), has been buried. His tomb is unusually big. It was build based on a circular design 19 meters in diameter!

What to do?

Lodz is the city of festivals. A few dozen of regular cultural events take place in Lodz every year. The Festival of Dialogue of Four Cultures is one of them. Its idea comes back to the memory of the dialogue taking place in Lodz for many successive years, the dialogue of four cultures that created Lodz: Polish, German, Jewish and Russian. Construction of temples, theatres, cinemas, public buildings was a joint effort of the citizens of Lodz. The festival presents comprehensive and versatile achievements in the field of culture, music, film, and theatre. The Explorers Festival, taking place in November, is worth recommendation to the lovers of extreme sports, mountains and travel. The first Festival of Film Music, attracting many followers, took place in 1997. Its star was Michal Lorenc, the composer famous all over the world. And thisyear the organizers of the International Festival of Photography, also taking place in Lodz, called for the Union of 30 European Festivals of Photography, aiming at promotion of the most important events in photography. The Art Biennale hosts unique works created especially for the occasion, with all types of artistic activities accepted. It is also worth to see the largest collection of tapestries in Europe, displayed in the Central Museum of Textiles, organizer of the International Tapestry Triennale. The International Festival of the Art. of Cinematography Camerimage, known all over the world, is considered the milestone in the art of cinematography, every year gathering in Lodz many outstanding creators of the world and Polish film industries.