Łódź is located in central Poland and is the third-largest city in the country. For hundreds of years it was a small town, before the first quarter of the 19th century when it was decided on a massive industrialization program and transformation of the town to a large industrial center.

The Manufaktura is an arts centre, shopping mall, and leisure complex in Łódź, Poland. A major tourist attraction of the city, it includes the largest public square in Łódź, which acts as a venue for cultural and sports events.