After a century marred by wartime occupation, economic woes, and industrial decline, Lodz—Poland’s third-largest city—is on the rise. Travel to this vibrant metropolis by train to explore its rich cultural heritage, and experience the renewed energy of a city in the midst of an exciting revitalisation.

Your day starts at the Warsaw Central Railway Station. Enjoy the quick, scenic train ride to Lodz and prepare to witness an abundance of attractive modern and industrial architecture. The first stop on your route is the Old Town Square, where your guide shares how this area was home to a thriving Jewish community before World War II. Learn how the look of this square changed during and after the war as your guide points out the simple, Soviet-style architecture. Next, walk to the renovated industrial complex of the Manufaktura, which boasts an open-air plaza surrounded by large brick buildings and the longest stretch of fountains in Europe.

Head to the Ksiezy Mlyn fabric-making complex, the perfect showcase for the revitalisation of the city as it has grown a great deal in recent years. At the end of the tour, discover Piotrkowska Street, a popular avenue full of shops, pubs, restaurants, and sculptures that commemorate famous inhabitants of Lodz. Once you've had your fill of the third-biggest city in Poland, make your way back to the station to return to Warsaw.