Aleksandrów Łódzki

Tadeusz Kościuszko Square in Aleksandrów Łódzki. – Photo by: © Mateusz War. /Wikimedia Commons/ CC-BY-SA-3.0,2.5,2.0,1.0, 1004 Aleksandrów Łódzki EZG 1, CC BY-SA 3.0

Distance

9 km S, 38 km SV, 18 km SE, 20 km N, 21 km S, 64 km SE, 66 km SV, 52 km SV, 9 km NE

Population

20.000

Location and history

Aleksandrów Łódzki is located northwest of Łódź. The city is the center of a garment and knitwear industry.
The first market town rights were granted to the city in 1822. In the beginning, Aleksandrów was the residential district for textile workers from the Łódź area. Although the city developed lively in the 19th century. its significance began to decline after 1870 due to competition from Łódź. The city was extensively destroyed during World War II.

Tourist attractions

Attractions:
St. Raphael and St. Michael's Church is built in classicist style 1816-1818.
Slagterboderne in the city center was erected by the city council in 1829, designed by the famous architect Henryk Marconi. They were originally intended as bakery and artisan shops.
City Hall.
The town hall was built in 1824. It is believed that the architect behind the project was Jakub Kubicki, who was responsible for the construction of the Belweder building in Warsaw.
Other attractions:
Swimming pool.
City swimming pool “Olimpijczyk” with a wide range of offers to visitors is located in the city center, by ul.Bankowa.

Surrounding Area

Łódź . – See the description of this city.

Lake Zgniłe Błoto.
To the south-west of the town a number of ponds have been connected, forming a lake; Here, tourists can use rowboats, sailboats, pedalos and kayaks and otherwise enjoy nature and the water.

Accommodation

Booking.com

Other Internet sites and sources

Gmina Aleksandrów Łódzki

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Butcher stalls

churches

Lakes

Swimming pools

Water sports