Łódź is the third biggest city in Poland, with population reaching almost 1 million. The period of its most intensive historical development was the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It was then that tens of factories were built in Łódź, and their owners created beautiful palaces in the city. At that time, Łódź was one of the most populated cities in the world and its economic growth index was higher than, e.g. for New York. Łódź was dubbed "The Promised Land", and thousands of Poles, Russians, Germans and Jews migrated there in search of jobs and a better life. Nowadays, Łódź also develops dynamically in the economic and cultural areas. International corporations, e.g. Philips, Gillette or Dell, have opened their management centres and factories here. It is really difficult not to fall in love with this city. The famous American director David Lynch has already been through it, as during one of his numerous stays in Łódź he took over 6000 photos, and while showing his collection, he said, "Łódź made me start dreaming again".


For many years, Łódź has been famous country-wide for its clubs and pubs. It is said that "Łódź is the city of great fun". With over 100 thousand students attending local universities, it is easy to find a proper place to have fun here. The cultural and entertainment life is concentrated around Piotrkowska Street - a 7 kilometres long promenade with headquarters of the most important institutions, public administration offices, banks, cinemas, abundance of shops, and over 100 pubs, clubs and restaurants.