Fun facts about Łódź
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The Polish word 'łódź' means 'boat'.
Łódź
Poland
Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.
From the “Name and toponymy” section
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Łódź was once called the 'Polish Manchester' due to its textile industry.
Łódź
Poland
Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Łódź was the second-largest city in Poland until 2007.
Łódź
Poland
Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.
From the “Demographics” section
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The first stationary cinema in Poland opened in Łódź in 1899.
Łódź
Poland
Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.
From the “History” section
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Łódź was the last major ghetto to be liquidated during the Holocaust in August 1944.
Łódź
Poland
Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the country's fourth largest city.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Michał Tomczak · CC BY-SA 4.0