Sieradz

Sieradz is a city in central Poland, the capital of Sieradz County, in the Łódź Voivodeship. It lies on the Warta River, about 60 kilometers west of Łódź. It is one of the oldest Polish towns, with medieval origins and a long-standing role in regional trade.

Historically, Sieradz received town rights in the 13th century and developed as a regional market and administrative center. It was the seat of the Sieradz Land and later the Sieradz Voivodeship within the Kingdom of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The town features a historical urban layout centered on a market square, remnants of fortifications, and religious monuments. It endured wars and partitions affecting its development.

In modern Poland, Sieradz is a local service and light industrial center, with a mix of manufacturing, trade, and agriculture-related businesses. It hosts cultural institutions such as museums and libraries, and preserves historic architecture.

The city is connected by local and regional roads and has rail links to surrounding towns.