Grotowski ranked among the greatest reformers of twentieth-century theatre. Jerzy Grotowski was an excellent teacher and creator of acting methods. Two eminent representatives of the Polish stage are connected with Wrocław - Jerzy Grotowski and Tadeusz Różewicz. Another symbol of the city is Piotrowska Street – the longest retail street in Europe (approx 4.2 km) with its numerous institutions, restaurants, clubs and pubs all contributing to its unique atmosphere. Next to Manifaktura, in the Poznański Palace, is the City of Łódź Museum, where are exhibits on the city’s many great citizens such as Artur Rubinstein, the poet Julian Tuwim, the writer Władysław Reymont or the emissary Jan Karski. In one of the buildings is housed the Museum of Art with its collections of modern art along with the Factory Museum, where one may learn about the life of the people of Łódź in the 19th century and become acquainted with the history of the factory itself. From its very inception, Manufaktura has been a meeting point for the residents of Łódź a place for them to relax as well as being the setting for many festivals, concerts and events. The complex is located within the grounds of the former factory of Izrael Poznański, one of the greatest of Łódź’s factory owners. ![]() Manufaktura is a modern entertainment, retail and cultural centre, which opened in 2006 and was very soon to become the calling card of Łódź itself.
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