At the beginning of the 19th century huge textile factories were built in Lodz. Smoking, brick chimneys and factory towers, looking as powerful as castles, became symbols of Lodz. The industrialists made their fortunes, and their houses became testimony of their wealth and power. In today’s Lodz there are still more than 200 manufacturers’ residences to be admired. The former palaces serve as seats of major public institutions and museums. The post-industrial area attracts many artists who have fallen in love with this original urban scenery.
photo by M. Mroczyńska-Florczak
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Date of tour: |
6.09.2014 (Saturday)
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Tour programme: |
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9.30 |
transfer on a coach to Poznanski’s Palace (guided tour from Richters’ Palaces and Schweikert’s Factory to Poznanskis’ Palaces and Empire) |
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11.00 - 12.00 |
visiting Izrael Kalmanowicz Poznanski’s Palace |
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12.30 - 13.30 |
lunch at the Anatewka Restaurant, magical venue where time came to a standstill in the Lodz of the industrial barons, serving Jewish delicacies |
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13.30 |
transfer on a coach to the Księży Młyn (Priest’s Mill) area and walk through Grohmanns’ and Scheiblers’ empire as well as visiting the Villa of Edward and Matylda Herbst
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Price of tour: |
€ 40 |
The price includes:
- Transfer in a comfortable coach
- English-speaking tour leaders during the whole trip
- Entrance tickets and visiting the museum Poznanski’s Palace and Villa of Edward and Matylda Herbst with English-speaking tour guides
- Lunch at the Anatewka Restaurant