lowice

Lowice is a town in central Poland, located in Łowicz County within the Łódź Voivodeship. It is the seat of Gmina Łowicz. The town lies about 60 kilometers northeast of Łódź, in the central plains of the country. Lowice has medieval roots and developed over the centuries as a local center of agriculture and crafts.

The town is notable for its strong association with regional folk culture. It sits within the Łowicz cultural area, which is known for traditional costumes and for wycinanki, a decorative form of paper-cut art. These cultural traditions are celebrated in local museums, workshops, and festivals, and they contribute to tourism and the region’s identity.

Architectural heritage in Lowice’s historic core includes market spaces and religious and civic buildings that reflect styles from the medieval to early modern periods. The surrounding countryside features rural villages and landscapes that support agricultural activity and provide opportunities for cultural tourism and outdoor recreation.

Administratively, Lowice forms part of the voivodeship’s framework of counties and gminas and functions as the seat of Gmina Łowicz. The modern economy is diversified, with activities in agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, services, and commerce, while cultural heritage continues to play a prominent role in community life and visitor interest.