When you think of Łódź, does Piotrkowska Street immediately come to mind? That’s not a bad thing — but if you dream of discovering the real Łódź, there’s so much more waiting for you!
The city center is a district that largely developed alongside Łódź’s booming textile industry. You’ll find traces of the city’s industrial past hidden in courtyards, tenement houses, and even in the street names.
Personally, I love everything in Śródmieście (the city centre) that lies beyond Piotrkowska Street. Every time I go for a walk, I discover something new — sometimes a poster, sometimes a quirky slogan, and sometimes a mural tucked away between buildings, forgotten by the world.
Let me show you the city center through the eyes of a local.
Table of contents
- Street Art in Łódź: Środmiescie
- Śródmieście: Murals
- Murals in Łódź: Pomorska Street
- Murals in Łódź: Murals near Rewolucji 1905 r., Jaracza, and Wschodnia Streets
- Murals in Łódź: Murals near Narutowicza, Kilińskiego & Piramowicza Streets
- Murals in Łódź: Murals near Traugutta Street
- Murals in Łódź: Murals near Tuwima & Nawrot Streets
- Murals in Łódź: The area around a mall ‘Galeria Lodzka’ and the Manhattan estate
- Murals in Łódź: Piotrkowska street area
- Murals in Łódź: Around Plac Wolności and Legionów Street
- Murals in Łódź: Wólczańska & Zachodnia & Kościuszki
- Murals in Łódź: Murals Tours
- Street Art in Łódź: City Center
Street Art in Łódź: Środmiescie
A few words of introduction about how to look for the street art in Łódź. The best thing to do is to use the map created by the Street Art Cities Community. Be prepared for a decent walk – the city centre is quite large, and the public transport here is not the best. The amount of renovations is not making it any easier because it regularly changes the course of trams and buses. So, believe me – in Lodz the safest and fastest option to get somewhere is just walking.
If you want to grab something to eat or have a coffee during the trip, follow the rule – the closer to Piotrkowska Street you are, the more options you have. I have described cool pubs on the blog, feel free to check them. 🙂
So, what can you see here? Absolutely everything! The city centre is full of murals, posters, stickers, stencils, lettering, as well as a few neon signs and aristo installations. Everything is described for you below.
Pssst… Need some help exploring? What a coincidence – I’m a guide in Łódź and can join you on this adventure! 🙂 If you’re interested, drop me a message at partofstreets[at]gmail.com
Street Art in Łódź: the map
Prefer to explore on your own? No problem! Just use the Street Art Cities map – it’s continuously updated.
Śródmieście: Murals
Let’s start with the murals. You’ll find plenty of them in the city centre, so I’ve divided tchem by street to help you to find your way around more easily.
Murals in Łódź: Pomorska Street
To start with, the longest street in Lodz – Pomorska. It is a really fascinating street. It begins in the heart of the city – Plac Wolności – and stretches all the way to the Nowosolna area, which some people don’t even consider part of Łódź.
Walking along Pomorska Street, you’ll feel like a local – wasting your time (a lot!) at red lights, soaking up the student vibe around the campus, loving and cursing the city’s architecture, and finally finding yourself in the forest wondering ‘How did it end up here?” And along the way, you will be surrounded by street art! Not just murals but also signs, stencils and other type of works.
This street is so special that I’ve decided to dedicate a separate post about it.
Murals in Łódź: Murals near Rewolucji 1905 r., Jaracza, and Wschodnia Streets
In this area you will find truly amazing works by artists such as TAKIE PANY, Sainer, Wojciech Brewka, Opiemme and others. I wrote about a mural from this area here:
Besides the ones listed in the article above, you’ll also spot around…
Chickens and Rabbits, Rewolucji 1905 r. 15 Street
This is a copy of a mural that was discovered during the renovation of another tenement in Lodz.
Tower of Babel by Messy Desk, Matejki 21/23 Street
ZWYKŁY by TWOŻYWO group, Piotrkowska 26 Street
An excellent mural created by famous Polish group TWOZYWO! Admittedly textual and in Polish, but it is still impressive!
Murals in Łódź: Murals near Narutowicza, Kilińskiego & Piramowicza Streets
The area around Narutowicza Street is one of my favourites. You’ll find a lot of interesting spots here, many hidden from tourists.
Before 1924, Narutowicza Street was called Dzielna Street (which loosely translates to „divided’ in English), because it separated two parts of the city – the New Town (Nowe Miasto) and the Łódka settlement (osada Łódka).
In fact, Łódź’s early development was carefully planned. First came the New Town (today’s Old Market, Plac Wolności area, and the beginning of Piotrkowska street), built for wool merchants. Later, a linen-and-cotton settlement called Łódka was developer, covering the area around Piotrkowska Street, the Jasień valley, from Dzielna Street (today’s Narutowicza) to the Upper Market in the south.
Now, let’s discover what murals are hiding in this old borderland between Łódź’s two original districts.
Nunca, Narutowicza 25 Street
A mural created by Brazilian artist Nunca. In his works, the artist combines modernity with portraits of Brazilian natives. In Lodz, the characters from the work he created listen and peep.
Gregor Gonsior, Kilińskiego 45 Street
Gregor’s murals like to disappear quickly from Łódź, so if you haven’t seen this one yet, you better catch it while you can.
TOWARTO by Łukasz Zbieranowski, Narutowicza 77 Street
Here’s another mural (this time a relief) from the Street of Words (Ulice Słów) series – this one features a quote by the Polish writer Magdalena Tulli.
Bielik by Maciej Bielewicz, Kopcińskiego 31 Street
The work is the culmination of the White-tailed Eagle Online projekt, which documented life around a white-tailed eagle’s nest.
Portrait of Henryk Kwinto, Piramowicza 6 Street
Probably the most famous of Łódź’s hidden murals – featuring a character from the classic Polish film Vabank, filmed right here in the city. It’s a comedy that really only hits home if you’re Polish. Or I would even say Polish with a specific type of humour.
The Courtyard at Piramowicza 11/13
This courtyard hides two artworks. The first, created by the Wallart group, stands out because of how… unnoticeable it is. Their mural cleverly imitates balconies. It’s doing it surprisingly well.
Alongside the fake balconies, you’ll also find a portrait of Rachmil Lipszyc, the owner of the Fancy Scarves and Shawls Factory, who had ties to this place. Next to this historical figure, the mural also features… members of a local developer’s team and a Łódź-based blogger. Quite the mix of characters, I must say.
Anyway, just take a look at the before-and-after difference the fake balconies make!
The second thing to notice here is the gate – a piece by Shlagart (Joanna Małecka). It’s minimalistic and geometric, bringing a touch of unexpected modernity in these historic surroundings.
Okiem rzuć na Łódź (Look at Łódź), Narutowicza/Wierzbowa Streets
This mural was made to promote a mobile photo exhibition — shown on buses, water trucks, and yep… even sewage treatment vehicles. Because why not put art where no one expects it — like literally on the side of a poop truck.
90 LAT ZWIK, Wierzbowa 52
The second mural at 52 Wierzbowa Street was created on the occasion of 90 years of the Water and Sewerage Plant under the leadership of Piotr Chrzanowski. As for me, a perfect way to celebrate a birthday. 🙂
Not too long ago, another mural popped up next to this one. It looks like a tiled bathroom wall and simply says: “Smile.”
Murals in Łódź: Murals near Traugutta Street
It’s time for one of the most touristy spots in the downtown. If you’ve been to Lodz, you’ve definitely walked through this area. If you haven’t yet, you will, for sure. It’s basically mandatory. Seriously.
Eduardo Kobra, Sienkiewicza 18
At the corner of Traugutta and Sienkiewicza (exact address: Sienkiewicza St. 18) streets is the Rubinstein mural created by Eduardo Kobra, who, like Nunca, comes from Brazil. Artur Rubinstein, the hero of the mural, is a world-famous pianist, born and associated with Lodz. From the mural, Rubinstein looks straight at the Lodz Philharmonic building, which bears his name.
Next to Kobra’s mural you will see the mural from 90s.
Sąsiedzi, Isaac Kordal, Traugutta 10 (+ZBIOK & Egon Fietke)
We continue walking along Traugutta Street. In the courtyard at number 10 is the original minimalist art installation “Neighbours” created by Spanish sculptor Isaac Kordal. On the other side of the street (or rather woonerf) we will see two, medium-sized and beautiful murals by ZBIOK and Egon Fietke.
Murals in Łódź: Murals near Tuwima & Nawrot Streets
Most tourists in Łódź never make further than going to the EC1 — and honestly, it’s no surprise. There’s a lot to do there. You could easily spend more than just one day exploring it. EC1 is home to the Science and Technology Center, the Comics and Interactive Narration Center, and the National Center for Film Culture — where you can catch a movie or dive into the history of cinema. Oh, and let’s not forget the planetarium. No matter your age or interests, there’s something here for everyone.
But!
If you’re into street art — like real street art, not just pretty murals — then I really encourage you to keep walking. Go a bit further past EC1, and you’ll find a more raw, authentic side of Łódź. Still safe, still accessible — but with way more edge.
So let’s take a look at the murals hiding in this part of the city.
(As for the street art scene — the real-deal tags, throw-ups, and paste-ups — we’ll get to that later in the article.)
Fantastyczne stworzenia i jak je znaleźć w zabytkowej elektrowni?, Kim Jung Gi, EC1 Targowa 1/3
The last mural on our tour is unique because of its location. The work is based on a design by Kim Jung Gi – a graphic artist and comic book illustrator known worldwide for his talent and precision. He designed a story specifically for the EC1 Comics and Interactive Narration Center, which was written on the cooling tower buildings. The story begins at the entrance. To learn the whole story, head to the left, going around both buildings.
Portraits of Julian and Irena Tuwim by Beata Sosnowska — TUVIM Library, Tuwima 46
On some of Łódź’s walls, you’ll find portraits of Polish literary figures. Among them: Julian and Irena Tuwim — not only important for literature, but also closely tied to the city itself. Their faces appear in the courtyard of the TUVIM Library.
The mural was designed by Beata Sosnowska — a graphic artist, comic book author, and filmmaker. It includes elements that reference the lives of the Tuwim siblings. One motif that stands out is the presence of flowers. These appear in the siblings’ letters and, of course, refer to Julian’s poem Polish Flowers (Kwiaty polskie), which itself includes reflections on Łódź.
Irena, meanwhile, is accompanied on the mural by Winnie the Pooh — and yes, that’s very intentional. She was the author of the most beloved Polish translation of A.A. Milne’s classic.
Pst! While you’re there admiring the mural, don’t miss one of the most beautiful gateways in Łódź — it leads right to the library. Trust me, you won’t regret peeking in.
Ciągłe miasto by Sebastian Bożek, Nowa 3
On Nowa Street you will find a mural by the Cracow artist Sebastian Bozek. In this work, the artist presented his own interpretation of the city as a continuous, fluid, changing structure, neither open nor closed, without beginning or end.
Dziewczynka z pieskiem, Jakub Michalski, Tuwima 98
This mural refers to one of the portraits of London children made by Horace Warner in the early 20th century.
Traphouse by Etam Cru, Nawrot 81
This mural may technically sit just outside the official boundaries of the city centre — but come on, it would be a shame not to take a look.
Hygenic Dress League (HDL), Miedziana 14
Carne, Targowa 28
This is one of my favorite pieces, mostly because of the setting it’s in. I love the contrast between Carne’s bold, geometric shapes and the massive, grey, crumbling factory behind the mural just fascinating. Unfortunately I took the photo at night. Sorry.
Dąb Fabrykant by Maciej Polak, Nawrot 50
A mural depicting a famous Lodz tree in Park Klepacza. The work is located in the courtyard.
Tokyo Amusement by ZOER & VELVET, Sienkiewicza 69
Enlarging a random city moment, this scene comes from a Tokyo amusement park. The Japanese text at the top is from an ad celebrating 40 years of the Walkman.
A Mural Dedicated to Jan Kowalski, Nawrot 7
Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of history-themed murals — but for the sake of keeping the record straight, I’ll just say: yes, there is one like that in the city center.
StreetWind Works, Sienkiewicza / Szwaczek / Nawrot
Small in size, but powerful in message — works by an artist from Belarus.
Joanna Kulmowa Mural, Faces of Literature Series, Sienkiewicz Park
Raspazjan, Sienkiewicza 39
A mural alluding to Silesian traditions is Raspazjan’s Cat Woman.
M-City, corner of Sienkiewicza and Tuwima street
Look carefull on this one. You will see a factory face of Lodz created using stencil technique by M-City, who comes from Gdynia.
Murals in Łódź: The area around a mall ‘Galeria Lodzka’ and the Manhattan estate
This will probably be the weakest part of this post, because apart from the Witcher mural, nothing in this area is as impressive as you might hope. The neighborhood that locals call “Manhattan” will also be disappointing. If you’ve ever been to a city larger than Łódź or abroad, you might have certain expectations upon hearing the name “Manhattan.” But don’t have them here — Manhattan is the name of a housing estate made up of gray communist-era high-rises, which earned the name only because they were the first buildings that tall in Łódź. This place has nothing in common with New York.
A mural by Krzysztof Szymczak (Proembrion) on the wall of Galeria Łódzka, Orla 15/23
A Black Stork by Maciej Bielewicz, Orla 3
A mural dedicated to Witold Gombrowicz, created by Klaudia Kiercz-Długołęcka, Sienkiewicza 82/84
Witold Gombrowicz is another poet who appeared on the walls of Łódź thanks to the ‘Faces of Literature’ project carried out by the Dom Literatury (House of Literature).
The Witcher by Jakub Rebelka, Piotrkowska 182
Besides these larger works, in the Manhattan area you can also find a small mural in the dog park, created by Paulina Kwietniewska. The mural features dogs that visit the park.
Another one is a piece by the Łódź-based artist Egon Fietke — simple, but charming!
Murals in Łódź: Piotrkowska street area
Time for the most touristy street in Łódź — Piotrkowska. Luckily, most murals are hidden away in the courtyards rather than right on the main strip. There are actually so many of them that I ended up making a separate post just about that.
Murals in Łódź: Around Plac Wolności and Legionów Street
In this area, you’ll find an unexpectedly high number of hidden gems – and without having to walk too far! You’ll also get a glimpse of what the western part of the city looks like, with a vibe that’s quite different from the places I wrote about above. And let’s be clear – despise a lot of good the revitalisation did here, you still can find here the authentic relicts of the past. And let’s be honest – revitalisation has done a lot of good here, but traces of the past still linger. That’s part of the charm here. 😉
ROA, Nowomiejska 5
No intro needed. The only bad thing about it mural? Well, it might be gone one day. The area around it looks like brand new (ekhm, mostly), so there’s always a risk the building owner will join the revitalisation trend completely.
SOBIE by Paweł Ryżko, Ogrodowa 4
Here you’ll see the interpretation of a poem fragment by Polish Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk – all based on one tiny Polish word: “SOBIE”. Hard to translate, but let’s say it’s about doing things for yourself.
M-City, Legionów 19
Another one created by Mariusz Waras.
Black Jack by Pener, Legionów 27
Well, that’s official – downtown ends here. But it’d be a pity not to keep going because a few amazing murals are waiting for you. Oh, believe me.
Midnight Lovers by Klone Yourself, Legionów 41
Jonas by Aleksandra Adamczuk & Paulina Nawrot, Mielczarskiego 18
Gentrification by TONE (Robert Proch), Legionów 57
Occupied Spaces by Hydro, Cmentarna 3A
Murals in Łódź: Wólczańska & Zachodnia & Kościuszki
Let’s play fair and head back to Śródmieście. Now it’s time to show you a different part of the city – one that’s a bit more hidden from tourists. There’s really no reason for regular visitors to come here… but hey, you’re reading my blog, so I’ll assume you’re after something more than just the usual must-see attractions. So, time for a little adventure!
Murals by Vera Icon, Próchnika 15 also Wólczańska 25
There are all kinds of murals in Łódź – even religious ones. These two were created to mark the 7th anniversary of the Pope’s approval of the Order of the Preachers (the Dominicans). Fun fact: the original plan was to paint seven murals on the 7th anniversary… but so far, only three have actually been completed..
Rekwiatyzacja fabryki, Meisal461&Ovca, Próchnika 18
In Łódź, it’s not just about revitalisation — sometimes it’s more like reflowerisation. 😉 Just take a look at how two graduates of Primary School No. 114 (with a bit of help from grown-ups — in this case, two Łódź-based artists, Meisal461 and Ovec) brought a gloomy wall to life with flowers.
Cisza (Silence) by Łukasz Berger, Wólczańska 13
I’m not a big fan of instalattions, but this one holds a special place in my heart. It’s simple, yet powerful.
State of Mind by Bartek Bojarczuk, Zachodnia 93
Although this piece may look like a mural, it’s not your typical one. State of Mind is actually a ceramic installation — or to be more precise, a mosaic. It represents the inner workings of the mind and human thoughts.
Słowianka by Maciej Bielewicz, Zielona 15
There are two ways to see this mural. The east one? Head to Wolczanska Street and walk through the gate. The harder one? Try to sneak in from Zielona Street and reach the courtyard that way. Good luck with that.
Bang! by Sat One & Etam, al. Kościuszki. 27
Time for the good stuff. An amazing, giant mural by Etam & Sat One. It’s huuuuge. Seriously, it’s almost impossible to capture it properly in a photo – but seeing it in real life? Breathtaking.
Kenor, al. Kościuszki 32
If the mural by Etam wasn’t enough for you — just wait. Right next to it, you’ll find an incredible, colorful piece by Kenor. It’s been there for a while, but trust me, it still hits hard.
GREGOR, Wólczańska 44
One of the few Gregor pieces that’s still standing.
Serce Ziemi (The Heart of the Earth) by Pola Przybył, Kopernika 2
A piece that’s easy to miss. It was created in 2022 as part of the 5th edition of the “The World Through the Eyes of Youth” competition. The mural’s theme – biodiversity.
Czas pożarł nas (Time Has Consumed Us) by Lump, Wólczańska 109
This mural is gorgeous for so many reasons – the form, the theme, the location, the wording. It’s Fruit of the Lump at his best. Łódź is seriously lucky to have a piece by such an incredible artist.
Good Looking Studio, al. Mickiewicza 90
It’s time for a mural that blend surprisingly well with its surroundings, and also nods to Łódź’s aviation history. It’s a piece from last year and, and I wrote more about it here.
Donut Studio, Kościuszki 48
The mural depicts a fragment of a poem by Julian Tuwim, who spent his early years in Lodz.
Nespoon, Wolczańska 217
The mural everyone in Poland was talking about. Created by an amazing artist from Warsaw, it looks stunning in photos, but in person, it knocks you off your feet. That’s why I highly recommend coming to Lodz to see it for yourself! NeSpoon’s work stands out in the neighborhood, so you won’t have any trouble finding it.
Want to know more? I wrote about it in my article about murals in Lodz from 2024.
Murals in Łódź: Murals Tours
Okay, it seems like I’ve listed all the murals you can find in the city center of Łódź. (Yep, just the city center – not the whole city!). If I missed something, let me know in the comments! Murals have this funny habit of hiding sometimes. 😉
Assuming that’s all of them – that’s quite a list, right? I don’t know what kind of explorer you are, but if you’d like some help, I’d love to take you on a guided walk around Łódź. You’ll find all the details below.
If you prefer to explore on your own – I hope you’ll share your impressions in the comments or just by dropping me a message. Not gonna lie, I love hearing what people think about my city. 🙂
Street Art in Łódź: City Center
Murals are cool, but for me the best kind of street art is the wild one – uncontrolled, independent, limited only by the artist’s imagination (and budget ofc). Luckily, there’s plenty of that in Łódź. You just have to look a bit closer to spot it.
Street Art in Łódź: Writings on the Wall
Once upon a time, Łódź became (in)famous for the vulgar slogans painted by local football club supporters. Luckily, a response came — and a clever one. Janusz Waza, a local street artist, decided to remix these offensive tags. And that’s how we ended up with gems like RTS played dumb in “Dumb and Dumber” or ŁKS decorates cakes with corn.
A few of these funny rewrites have survived in the city. But Janusz didn’t stop there. Over time, you get the sense he’s gone in a more philosophical direction…
It seems that Janusz Waza has inspired a few copycats — but in my opinion, they’ve still got a long way to go to match the master. 😉
Street Art in Łódź: stickers
Like any self-respecting city, Łódź has a well-developed sticker culture. You’ll spot them everywhere — just take a look at the back of street signs, drainpipes, and pretty much any surface that glue can cling to.
Personally, I most often come across the works of Iamsomeart — a street artist from Poznań whose stickers pop up all over the place.
Street Art in Łódź: posters
Posters in the city center are everywhere — walking around feels like strolling through an open-air art gallery. Different styles, different artists. The only downside? They don’t live long. Mostly because of weather, time, and… well, people.
Below you’ll find a few posters made by local artists — all spotted in the center of Łódź. Keep your eyes open, some of them might still be there!
Street Art in Łódź: stencils
Small-format stencils are the rarest kind of street art in Łódź — but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth hunting for.
Street Art in Łódź: Śródmieście
When writing about Śródmieście – or honestly, about Łódź in general – it would be a crime not to mention TOPE and his (usually furious-looking) tracksuit houses. They’re everywhere. Once you spot one, you’ll start seeing them on every corner.
Besides TOPE, you’ll also find her a lot of Dream Eaters.
To sum it up: downtown Łódź is actually pretty big, and there’s a lot of art waiting to be found. You just need to keep your eyes open — sometimes you can accidentally miss a true hidden gem.
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