Lodz, a UNESCO Creative City in Poland, Lodz, Poland

Red-brick factory buildings tower above the roads leading into the Polish city of 艁贸d藕 (艁o虂dz虂). Huge workers鈥� tenement houses line the streets. An early introduction to the history of a town where 600 spinning mills operated at the beginning of the twentieth century. No wonder renowned local poet Julian Tuwim called it the chimney town. And it remains so despite the almost total collapse of the textile spinning and weaving industry towards the end of the twentieth century. But an extensive programme of renovation and revival means the city is shedding its industrial image and acquiring a reputation for art in its many forms. Industrial structures that have been revitalized are now used for different purposes including hotels, residential lofts, offices, shops and spaces for events and festivals. In 2015 Industrial 艁o虂dz虂 was listed as an Historical Monument by the Polish President. A year later 艁贸d藕 was added to the UNESCO network of Creative Cities when it was designated a UNESCO City of Film. The textile magnates have certainly left their mark on 艁贸d藕. Pozna艅ski Palace is an excellent example of the grandeur of that era. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Lodz, a UNESCO Creative City in Poland
Guide Location: Poland » Lodz
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Valery Collins
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