Shopping in Lodz - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Many shopping enthusiasts visit Lodz for the sole purpose of wandering around shopping pavilions of the legendary Ptak Outlet. It is the largest outlet in Poland that houses about 2,500 stores within its walls. You can buy literally everything here, from clothes and shoes of popular European manufacturers to original designer outfits and accessories. All the goods are sold at huge discounts so over 6 million customers from around the world visit it every year. The outlet offers several large sports stores, jewelry, cosmetics and perfume stores, as well as specialized stores with children's goods.

The most beautiful and interesting shopping center in town is Castorama. It attracts the audience not only with affordable prices but also with nice decoration. Walking around the mall, one can admire beautiful fountains, sculptural compositions, art installations, and living plants. Apart from classic shoe and clothing stores, the shopping center has several excellent souvenir pavilions, as well as a large bookstore where you can buy postcards and guidebooks with descriptions of city attractions.

An equally original shopping center is Manufaktura that occupies a beautiful historic building and a large adjacent area. This mall boasts popular stores of famous global brands, great jewelry stores and shops selling homeware products. Tourists will also be attracted by small stalls presenting souvenirs and all kinds of inexpensive accessories. The most interesting time to visit Manufaktura is on the eve of major celebrations, as fairs and entertainment activities are often held on the square in front of it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

On the ground floor of a beautiful historic building, you will find the famous antique shop Antykwarnia. Many tourists visit it as a museum, however, it's not easy to leave the shop empty-handed. The main part of the store is occupied by a huge library with a unique collection of old books and magazines. Besides, it presents a huge selection of antique pieces of furniture, tableware, works of art, and various interior accessories.

A special area to do shopping is OFF Piotrkowska. This is the name of an old industrial complex, the numerous buildings of which are presently occupied by gastronomic shops, pubs and restaurants. Here you can walk in search of popular national delicacies, fresh pastries and sweets, as well as other delicious souvenirs. Many bars and pubs are open until morning hours, so life is in full swing around the clock in this area.

A charming antique shop called Bellemaison would be a great place to look for original souvenirs. Here you can buy interesting antiques like antique porcelain ware, knitted napkins, and works of art. Along with that, the store presents a wide selection of handicrafts, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else.

In search of fashionable outfits and accessories, head to Piłsudski shopping street. The main object of this place is the beautiful Galeria Łódzka, which brings together numerous designer stores and fashion boutiques, jewelry and perfume stores. This shopping gallery houses several attractive restaurants and cafes for recharging batteries after shopping.

In search of the most popular souvenirs of local production, it's worth taking a walk along Piotrkovska Street concentrating the most popular souvenir shops in town. They sell many cute sea-related handicrafts. Wealthy travelers will be able to buy skillful models of ships, and budget travelers would prefer lovely postcards and magnets. The same street has stores offering popular national accessories such as red hats with the emblem of the city. If you buy one, it will be a great memorable gift from Lodz.