Lodz is the second-largest city of Poland, located in the centre of the country.
The main attraction of Lodz is Piotrkowska Street, stretching from North to South for a little over 4 kilometers. Recently renovated, it has many beautiful buildings dating back to the XIX century, in the architectural style of the Secession. Well worth visiting from late spring to early fall, strolling from one pub to another on Piotrkowska Street allows one to immerse oneself into the friendly atmosphere of this unique Polish city.
Although Lodz does not have any hills nor any big body of water, it is still possible to get close to nature in one of the many parks lying in the city. The most notable are Lagiewniki, Zdrowie, and Poniatowskiego. Lodz Zoo, and Lodz Botanical Gardens, are also nice places to spend a lazy afternoon.
Lodz has one of the best museums of modern art in Poland. The art of all important contemporary Polish artists can be found there. Even though the exhibition space is lacking (and many very impressive paintings or sculptures are hidden in the basement), there is still a lot on display to look at.