Lodz is called "the city of four cultures" - Polish, Jewish, German and Russian - for their peaceful coexistence in Lodz in the prewar times - but when one is walking down its streets, it can be easily figured out that there are many more.

The wealth of the city's historical monuments includes the Ksiezy Mlyn - a unique factory and residential complex, now a museum displaying the life of industry magnates in Lodz before WWII; the Israel Poznanski palaces, one of which is now the seat of the Museum of Lodz History, and another one - the seat of the Museum of Art. One of the oldest mill now houses the Textile Museum where a fine collection of modern fibre art is exhibited. Piotrkowska Street is said to be the longest commercial street in Europe.

Lodz attractions are not limited to admiring 19th century monuments, and walking along the beautiful Piotrkowska street. Many cultural events, such as music and film festivals, theatre surveys and concerts, are held in the city. The September "Festival of Dialogue of Four Cultures" is just one of the plethora which also includes business fairs. A major academic centre, Lodz is the seat of well-known universities and academic institutions.