ALFRED BIEDERMANN'S PALACE

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the University of Łódź.

This milestone has provided an opportunity to focus on what truly matters: community, dialogue, and collaboration.

A special exhibition entitled "Stories of the Community" was held in the Palace, and the following events took place:

• Night of Museums (May)
• PhotoFestival (June)
• Łódź Birthday at the Palace (July)
• European Heritage Days at the Palace (September)

The monumental palace of the Biedermann family, referred to in scholarly literature as the Alfred Biedermann Palace, was constructed between 1910 and 1912. The residence is situated within a park at the intersection of Franciszkańska and Północna Streets.

Architecturally, the building reflects the style of late 18th-century classicist palaces. This three-story structure faces Franciszkańska Street with its main facade, while two terraces extend toward the garden. The palace grounds are enclosed by a fence, and access to the building is provided by two entrances:

• from the west, via Franciszkańska Street, featuring a central gate and the former carriage house,
• from the south, via Północna Street, leading to the outbuilding.

Situated within a carefully maintained park, the palace is a two-story structure with steeply pitched roofs. It is designed on a north–south elongated rectangular plan with projecting risalits, further enhanced on the southern side by a transverse service wing.

The Palace houses interfaculty, scientific, and research units, as well as artistic ensembles, including:

• the Center for Social Innovation and the Jerzy Giedroyc Center,
• Ceraneum,
• the Center for Asian Affairs,
• the Academic Choir of the University of Łódź,
• the Ensemble of Slavic Nations’ Music “Balalajki.”

The Palace also contains collections documenting the history of the University of Łódź, the lives of its professors and students, and a hall dedicated to the University’s first Rector, Professor Tadeusz Kotarbiński.

In addition, the building houses the collection of Andrzej Różycki, an artist associated with the progressive and avant-garde circles of Łódź since the 1960s, who passed away in 2021.

Various events, including concerts and lectures, are regularly held in the Palace.

The former carriage house now accommodates the “Gallery,” which hosts temporary exhibitions.

Biedermann Palace is a unique venue where the interiors are rich in history and distinguished by classical elegance.

Organizing a conference within the palace and park complex provides an excellent showcase for any organization.

We offer representative rooms, including:

• the Fireplace Hall,
• the Cradle Hall,
• the Biedermann Study,
• the Garden, South, and West Salons,
• the Green Conference Room,
• the Yellow Conference Room.

The Palace is suitable for hosting conferences, workshops, anniversaries, concerts, book launches, meetings, and other events appropriate to the character of the venue.

The representative rooms are ideal for formal dinners or receptions.

Spaces are also available, subject to availability, for private individuals, institutions, or other entities to organize events of a scientific, educational, cultural, or other nature, provided that the event aligns with the University’s image.

For inquiries, please contact: tel. (+42) 665 56 45, palac@uni.lodz.pl.

So far, the Biedermann’s Palace has hosted, among others:

• Honorary Consulate of France
• Embassy of the United States
• Warsaw Voice Marketing
• CRUISER Company
• Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France
• VIRAKO
• Business Forum
• Nordea Bank S.A.
• PKO S.A. Bank
• Foundation for the Development of Gynaecology in Lodz

Alfred Biedermann's Palace is located in the centre of the city. The Staromiejski Park, which is located opposite, separates it from the Poznański Family Palace, Manufaktura Shopping and Entertainment Centre. Nearby there is also the city's representative street – Piotrkowska Street.