ALFRED BIEDERMANN'S PALACE

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prof. Elżbieta Żądzińska, The UL Rector next to a screen with the photo of Herman Van Rompuy

76 years of UL! DHC for Herman van Rompuy

University of Lodz celebrated its 76th anniversary during a ceremonial meeting of the Senate in the Alfred Biedermann's Palace. Due to the pandemic restrictions majority of the participants could…

26 May 2021 | News

Category: Uniwersytet

About the Palace

The palace was constructed between 1910 and 1912 for the Łódź industrialist A. Biedermann.

The building is part of a palace and park estate situated at the junction of Franciszkańska and Północna Streets.

In 1997, the building became the property of the University of Łódź and underwent a comprehensive renovation between 1999 and 2003. In 1980, it was entered into the register of…

The Palace from an Art Historian’s Perspective

An Art Historical Perspective on the Palace

Its architectural form references the classicising palaces of the 17th century, distinguished by a modest entrance portico supported by two columns.

The structure is crowned with a mansard roof and includes two terraces overlooking the garden, with its principal façade oriented towards Franciszkańska Street. It is notable for…

Palace Spaces

The palace contains historic and elegantly appointed interiors.

The interior spaces comprise a study, dining room, drawing rooms, and a ceremonial staircase decorated with Mannerist and Baroque ornamentation.

The building houses conference rooms and exhibition spaces. It also contains collections presenting the history of the University of Łódź. Representative halls

The Palace in the Present Day

The Palace in the Present Day

The Palace houses interfaculty units, research centres, and artistic ensembles, including:

Social Innovation Centre
Jerzy Giedroyc Centre
Ceraneum
Asian Affairs Centre
Academic Choir of the University of Łódź

The Palace also holds collections illustrating the history of the University of Łódź, the lives of its academic staff and students, as well as a dedicated room commemorating the University’s first Rector, Professor Tadeusz Kotarbiński.

The building further contains the collection of Andrzej Różycki, an artist who passed away in 2021 and had been associated since the 1960s with Łódź’s progressive and avant-garde artistic milieu.

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

The former carriage house now hosts the “1/5 Gallery”, where temporary exhibitions are presented.

Visiting the Palace and the University of Łódź Memorial Room

The Palace and the Memorial Room dedicated to the history of the University of Łódź can be visited free of charge by prior arrangement and confirmation of the date.

To arrange a visit:

Please contact us by email at: palac@uni.lodz.pl or by phone at: (+48) 42 665 56 45.

Rental of Rooms and Outdoor Areas

We invite you to the Palace, where history meets a unique atmosphere, and the surrounding greenery provides the perfect setting for any event.

With us, you can organise:

a conference, training session, or workshop
a jubilee celebration, gala, or concert
a photo shoot or recording session
an elegant reception, and more
Contact: palac@uni.lodz.pl | Tel.…

Wedding Ceremony at the Palace

A unique “I do” in a magical setting — a place that will make this day an unforgettable experience.

By choosing the ceremony, you will receive:

an elegant hall for the ceremony,
a space for a toast and celebration,
the park and terraces – an ideal setting for photographs that will remain a lasting memory,
parking facilities

Location

ul. Franciszkańska 1/5, 91-431 Łódź

The Biedermann Palace is located in the center of Łódź. Situated opposite the Old Town Park, it is separated from the Poznański Family Palace and the Manufaktura Shopping and Entertainment Centre. Nearby is also the city’s prominent thoroughfare, Piotrkowska Street.