Lodz (Poland) - Wink Travel Guide

Download or read book Lodz (Poland) - Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lodz is Poland's third biggest city and an important industrial centre. The city, dubbed the Polish Manchester, has been famous for its textile industry, flourishing especially during the fin de siecle. Owing to its history, Lodz has an impressive collection of residential, commercial and industrial 19th-century architecture including some of Europe's largest factory buildings, now mostly repurposed as shopping centres or lofts. Recent local investment and a long-standing cultural scene ensures there is always something more to do than just sightseeing or shopping, with the city hosting some of the best museums and art galleries in the country. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.