Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a bright Orthodox landmark in a city usually read through textile mills, brick factories, and industrial fortunes. Its Neo-Byzantine form and ornate exterior stand close to Lodz Fabryczna, making it easy to fold into a central walk.
The church is also a reminder that 19th-century Lodz was a multi-faith, multi-ethnic boomtown under Russian rule. Step inside if it is open, but even from the street the building gives a useful jolt of colour and imperial context among the city's more familiar factory architecture.