Lódź Voivodship:
Łódź Voivodship is situated in central Poland. The surface of 18,000 square kilometres is inhabited by 2,6 million people with majority living in Łódź and its suburbs. The biggest cities are Łódź - the capital of the region, next Piotrków Trybunalski, Skierniewice, Sieradz, Pabianice, Wieluń and Radomsko.

In the northern part of the province there lie the Lowlands of Mazovia and the southern parts are dominated by a hilly landscape. The Cracow - Częstochowa Uplands occupy south - west and the Kielce - Sandomierz Uplands lie in the south - eastern part of the region. The main rivers of the regions are the Warta, the Pilica and the Bzura. The landscape is varied due to artificial lakes: the Sulejów Lagoon on the Pilica River and the Jeziorsko Lagoon on the Warta River.

Over 16% of the region's surface is taken by protected areas in the respect of nature (7 landscape parks and over 90 nature reserves), safeguarding species of plants and animals threatened with extinction and preserving interesting landforms.

Climate:
Łódź lies in a moderate climatic zone; average temperatures in summer amount to 17C whereas in winter fall to -4C.

Łódź province - the region on the trail.
Welcome to the region where all the roads from the north to the south and from the east to the west meet. The region, which is equally close to any nook of our country.

Łódź region can offer various attractions, which will satisfy even the most demanding tourists. Vast landscape parks, nature reserves, enchanting valleys of the Pilica and Warta rivers, the Jeziorsko and Sulejów Lagoons attract everyone who likes resting in the bosom of nature.

In beautiful surroundings you can admire precious monuments of architecture - the collegiate church in Tum, churches in Inowłódz and Warta, the royal castle in Łęczyca, the castle in Piotrków Trybunalski, the bishop's palace in Oporów, the Radziwiłł's palace in Nieborów, manor houses in Walewice, Wolbórz, Skierniewice, Ożarów and Tubądzin and various examples of wooden architecture. These places preserve the history of Poland and the region. The history which is worth learning and which can astonish and entertain you.

Hiking trails, biking routes and riding trails await the lovers of active holidays. Enthusiasts of kayaking, sailing and surfing can also find something for themselves. Such tourists, sportsmen and fans are invited to come to Spała - a pre - war residence of the Polish presidents and the place where members of royal families used to hunt. At present a well - known rest and recreation centre, the Olympic Centre and a venue for the Presidential Harvest Festival.

Each of sub - regions of Łódź voivodship carefully cultivates the local folklore - so such activities as embroidery, paper - cutting, wickerwork are still vivid. You can admire works of sculptors, blacksmiths, hand weavers and potters. Folk groups are very active such as folk bands, and folk artists - singers, folk musicians and storytellers.

What about Łódź - the capital of the region? This is the city that can be either loved or hated. It is a still vivid lesson of the modern history taught by Łódź museums - of Textiles, Cinematography or the History of City Łodź. The Museum of Art - one of the oldest in Europe - boasts the grandest collection of modern art. It is a must to see how the history of old factories intersperses with the contemporary, high technology. Finally, you are bound to take a stroll down Piotrkowska Street - the main promenade of the city - with magnificent Art Nouveau and eclectic edifices and palaces of the former industrialists. Take a short rest next to a lost in thought Tuwim or still making notes Reymont. You can pay a visit to the Poznański Palace nearby or see the industrial complex of "Księży Młyn" or simply take a rest in the shade of the pavement café or sip your beer in one of hundreds of pubs in Łódź.

Łódź is the region "on the trail" with diversified accommodation places. You can put up a tent, place a caravan, hire a bungalow, and rent a room in a farmhouse, guesthouse or luxurious hotel. This is the region that is really worth seeing.