Freedom Square

Freedom Square is an octagonal urban space at the northern end of Piotrkowska Street, forming a major intersection in central Łódź. The layout connects multiple thoroughfares and features a central monument surrounded by the typical architecture of the city center.

The square originated in 1823 as New Town Market Square, serving the center of a newly established textile settlement during the 1800s. It received its current name after World War II and was redesigned with the rebuilt Kościuszko monument in 1960.

The central monument honors Tadeusz Kościuszko and serves as a gathering place for Poles to commemorate their nation's independence struggles. Visitors can observe how the square functions as a meaningful symbol in the city's public life and collective memory.

The square serves as a reference point for street numbering in Łódź and connects to multiple tram lines and walking paths throughout the city center. Visitors should know that the space accommodates both transit users and pedestrians comfortably.

A major renovation in 2022 relocated all tram traffic to the northern section to redesign pedestrian areas, creating a smoother flow through the space. Water features were integrated directly into the pavement, adding an unexpected design element visitors often overlook.

Location: Katedralna

GPS coordinates: 51.77681,19.45469

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41