Lodz is the second biggest city after Warsaw in Poland, pop. 812k (1997). Its located in the very center of the country.
Lódz was chartered in 1423; it passed to Prussia in 1793 and to Russia in 1815. It remained a small town until the early 19th century when the first textile mills were built. Lódz was returned to Poland in 1919. During World War II, Lódz was incorporated into Germany,
Today its known for its amazing XIXth century architecture, and palacas. It also houses one the best Film School.
The longest pedestrian street in Europe (Piotrkowska street - 5 km long) is the main meeting place, full of pubs, discos,restaurants, shops etc.
Lódz was chartered in 1423; it passed to Prussia in 1793 and to Russia in 1815. It remained a small town until the early 19th century when the first textile mills were built. Lódz was returned to Poland in 1919. During World War II, Lódz was incorporated into Germany,
Today its known for its amazing XIXth century architecture, and palacas. It also houses one the best Film School.
The longest pedestrian street in Europe (Piotrkowska street - 5 km long) is the main meeting place, full of pubs, discos,restaurants, shops etc.
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