Alfred Biedermann's Palace in Łódź

Alfred Biedermann's Palace, located at 1/3 Franciszkańska Street in Łódź, is a historic building constructed in 1912 for Alfred Biedermann. Surrounded by an iron fence and featuring a beautiful garden, the palace is an example of freestanding residential architecture, characterized by modernist features and a mansard roof. The building consists of two rectangular sections connected by a link, with the main entrance adorned by a columned portico leading to a grand hall. The palace interiors once housed a rich collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and carpets, which were part of Biedermann's collection—few of which survived World War II. After the war, the palace came into the possession of the University of Łódź, which acquired it in 2008. Since 2004, it has been home to the Department of Art History and the Institute of Contemporary Culture. In 1999, a renovation began that restored the palace to its former glory, including the installation of stylized stained-glass windows inspired by original pre-World War I designs. Biedermann Palace, listed in the register of historic monuments, remains an important landmark on Łódź's cultural map, serving a representational function for the university and hosting official ceremonies.