Konstantynów Łódzki, city and urban gmina of Poland
Konstantynów Łódzki is a small town in the Łódź region situated on a high ridge near the Ner River. The town features low brick houses from the 19th century that follow the original grid pattern with two main squares and streets crossing at right angles.
The settlement was founded in 1821 and named Konstantynów in 1824, gaining official city status in 1830. Growth was closely tied to the textile industry, though the town lost its city rights in 1870 and regained them in 1924.
The town developed around textile crafts and workers' traditions that remain visible in its stone buildings and factory structures. Residents gather regularly for celebrations and festivals on the main square, where music events and local commemorations shape community life today.
The town is easy to explore on foot and is accessible by tram, bus, and minibus from Łódź. The main access road is national route 71, with shops and cafes concentrated around the two main squares and the Konstantynów Gallery.
Archaeological discoveries show that humans lived here around 8,000 years ago making tools and hunting. A burial dating back over 2,500 years reveals that this region has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
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