It is widely believed that in tourist towns there is nothing to do. What interesting things will you see on the gray streets, what will you do in the evenings, when the assembled and businesslike citizens rush to their homes? Tourists are eager to embrace the beauty of Warsaw, not noticing the quiet charm of Lodz. But you just have to look at it more closely, and the traveler will be fascinated by the discreet beauty of this city.
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How to get to Лоód ±
The name of the city - Lodz - in Polish means "boat", more precisely, "rook". Having learned this, somehow involuntarily tune yourself to the fact that you can get into the city by water. In fact, this is far from the case. For example, in Lodz there is an airport to them. Vladislav Reimont, carrying out various international and domestic flights.
Ground transportation is represented in all varieties. You can rent a car in one of the cities of Poland (from 25-30 EUR per day) and go to Lodz yourself: from the capital to it 120 km. If you prefer to travel by local transport, then buses and trains are at your service. The ticket, depending on the chosen class, will cost 8.50-12.10 EUR, the travel time is 1.30-1.40 hours.
Buses are even cheaper, 6-7 EUR, but also last longer, from 2 to 3 hours. Sending buses to Lodz takes place every 2 hours, the first of which leaves at 3 am, and the last one is around 00.00.
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Lodz hotels
It seems that in a similar city, the interest in which tourists are just beginning to gain momentum, there will be problems with accommodation. In fact, this is not so and all kinds of hotels and hostels in Lodz are missing. Even in the center of the city you can find a place for spending the night for only 10-17 euros! It is these prices that delight our guests Music-Hostel, Flamingo Lodz Hostel (exactly the same has already proved itself with the best side in Krakow and Zakopane) and M Hotel.
Note that in this case, it is about one place, in fact, about the bed. Therefore, if you want to live alone in a room and not with a couple of neighbors, then you will have to redeem all the beds, which is comparable to the price of a middle-class hotel, the room costs from 49 EUR. Such hotels are "Focus" not far from the city center, and "Rubin" in the south. Hotels in the center of Lodz, such as Andel's or Ibis Centrum, will be requested from their guests from 80-90 and 62-70 EUR, respectively.
Cuisine and restaurants in Лоód ±
It is impossible to make a full impression of the city without visiting local cafes and restaurants. Where to go to Lodz? It depends a lot on what kind of kitchen fan you are. Those who can not live a day without Italian dishes, you need to visit the pizzeria Da Grasso, where for just 6 EUR you will bring pizza, which can eat even a couple of hungry students.
Needless to say, the Irish and beer continue to triumphantly march around the world, and Lodz can also invite his guests to the Irish Pub, where in the evenings you can listen to live music. And, of course, the restaurants of traditional Polish cuisine cause special interest among tourists. In an authenticly decorated Soplicowo for 15-20 EUR, you can have a great dinner (although without drinks). Not inferior to him in terms of color and the quality of the dishes served restaurant Chlopskie Jadlo on Traugutta Street, 2.
Climate of Лоód ±
Overcast +9 ° С in the day -2 ° С at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain +7 ° C in the day +4 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +4 ° С in the day 0 ° C at night ° С water |
| Lodz weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 0 | + 1 | + 6 | + 11 | + 17 | + 20 | + 21 | + 21 | + 17 | + 12 | + 5 | + 1 |
| night | -4 | -3 | -1 | + 3 | + 8 | + 11 | + 12 | + 12 | + 9 | + 5 | + 0 | -1 |
Shopping and shopping
The main thing you need to know about shopping in Lodz is the name of the unique shopping and entertainment complex "Manufaktura". It has everything that the soul can desire: cinemas, bars and restaurants, a sports club, billiards, a children's entertainment center and a two-storey mall with a huge number of shops and boutiques. All products of Polish manufacturers (and not only them) can be bought here.
Compare with this alley of shops can only "Gallery" on Pilsudski street. Well, those who are interested in souvenirs with national color, welcome to Piotrovsky Street, full of souvenir benches of all sizes and sizes.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Лоód ±
Speaking about the sights of the city, first of all mention its remarkable architecture .And indeed: the old Lodz houses deserve the closest attention .The rich industrialists, who lived in them in past centuries, tried to make their homes as dissimilar as others, rich and effective..Some of them (Villa Leopold Kindermanna, Palace of Mauritius Poznansky or Villa Edward Herbst) is open for acquaintance with interior decoration .And in some, for example, in the Palace of Mauritius Poznanski or the Palace of Israel Poznansky, museums have been opened: modern art and the history of the city .
Even industrial buildings in Lodz are interesting for tourists! The spectacular White Factory became the home of the Textile Museum, and the abandoned red brick factory buildings inspired David Lynch to take down his "Inner Empire."
And it's not surprising: much in this city is connected with the film industry. Here is the Higher School of Cinematography and Television, the Museum of Cinematography and even its own Alley of Stars. It is located on Piotrovsky street, by the way, the longest street in Europe, the place of bohemian assemblages, various seyshenov and flash mobs.
If you still think that Lodz is only architecture and history, churches and synagogues, factories and museums, be sure to go to nature. No, not for the city, but for one of the vast local parks, green and well-groomed: in the largest botanical garden in Poland or in Lagiewnic Forest Park. Photos of Lodz (26)