How to spend 48 hours in Lodz, Poland

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Lodz – pronounced ‘Wuj’ – is handily located halfway between Krakow and Warsaw and often referred to as Poland’s Manchester. It’s a city packed with heritage buildings, many of which have been transformed into museums, galleries and cafes, and brings together a creative arts scene, spectacular architecture and some of Poland’s best restaurants.

The Rubinstein mural, Lodz. Image credit: Visit Lodz

Plus, it has what might just be the world’s most beautiful Starbucks, tucked inside the former fire station at Manufaktura, a former industrial complex that is now a fine-dining hotspot.

For clients in search of a second-time Polish city break, this small but surprising spot is one to watch.

Day one