Few cities in Łódź Voivodeship have a history as closely tied to the textile industry as Aleksandrów Łódzki. Founded in 1816 as a planned manufacturing settlement, it grew during the 19th century alongside nearby Łódź and was named for Tsar Alexander I. The town lies on the upper Bzura in the level central Polish lowlands, where its broad market square preserves the ordered layout of its early industrial beginnings. Hosiery and knitwear have remained part of its local identity long after the large textile era receded. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Aleksandrów Łódzki relates to its surroundings.
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