History of Lodz

aw or Wroclaw. As a result, there is a strange atmosphere in Łódź - streets are littered with cracks and potholes, soviet architecture can be the norm in some areas, and, at first glance, for a city of 760,000 and agglomeration of 1.428,000, there does not seem to be much - compared to Warsaw or Wrocław. However, the situation is rapidly changing now with Łódź campaigning and redesigning itself as a up-and-coming destination. To accomplish this, Łódź has been capitalizing on its film history - Łódź is jokingly referred to as the "HollyŁódź" of Poland and hosts several film festivals and many other cultural events.

Łódź today may not have the glitz and glamor of its heyday; however, there is a certain charm to Łódź in its partially renovated facades and leitmotivs, not to mention its large artistic traditions, even if not immediately evident. With a little bit of persistence, you'll see the magic Łódź has to offer. For a different and eye-opening experience of the world and its cultures, Łódź is certainly a recommended destination.