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Golden Light at Old City Park

Beat the crowds and catch the late afternoon glow in Łódź’s oldest green space.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 13:57

    Zatoka Smaku

    Grab a hearty breakfast at Zatoka Smaku. It opens early, so you can start your day while the city is still waking up.

  2. 14:42

    Poniatowski Park

    Enter Poniatowski Park from Parkowa Street. It is a popular spot for casual biking and wedding photos, but in the morning it is peaceful. Walk through the park to clear your head before the main event.

  3. 15:27

    Old City Park

    Head to Old City Park. Find the Decalogue Memorial for an excellent view of the Old Market Square. This is the perfect vantage point to wait for the sun to set toward the SW.

  4. 16:00

    Old City Park

    Watch the sunset. The golden light starts about 15:03, but the real moment is at 16:00 when the sun dips below the horizon.

  5. 16:45

    Gęsi Puch

    End your evening with a regional meal at Gęsi Puch. It is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to digest the view.

Local tip

Old City Park is small, so it gets busy with chess players. Arrive early to secure a good spot near the memorial.

Check before you go

  • Zatoka Smaku is open Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00 and Sa,Su 08:00-20:00.
  • Gęsi Puch is open Su-Mo 12:00-21:00 and Tu-Fr 12:00-22:00.
  • On 15 January, sunset is at 16:00 local time.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Łódź (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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