The area which once formed the Ghetto is today covered with Socialist Realist leftovers, as well as whole swathes of buildings that seemingly haven’t seen a lick of paint since the Germans left. It’s a real rundown part of the city this, and frankly you’d be advised to keep the camera hidden and a spring-loaded truncheon at hand. On the plus side, the intrepid explorer will be rewarded by a moving trip back in time. Filled with forgotten courtyards and derelict doorways it’s not hard to feel the ghosts of the past as you walk the streets of Łódź’s now silent Jewish quarter. The walking tour we highlight overleaf is just a taster – for the full experience pick up a Ghetto Map from Tourist Information. Before setting off it’s worth bearing in mind a couple of points; firstly, you will be covering a distance of approximately ten kilometers, so its probably not best to attempt this in the middle of summer with a computer bag strapped to you. Secondly, while the map is excellent the descriptions are at best, brief. To get the most out of the sites you’ll be passing be sure to pick up a copy of Joanna Podolska’s ‘Traces of the Litzmannstadt-Getto’ (see Further Reading for details). Finally, the official Tourist Information map recommends starting at the Rynek before concluding your tour at Radegast Station. While this is a logical route for those who wish to follow the chronological history of the Ghetto, it’s certainly not the most practical. Radegast is in the middle of nowhere, so to get the most out of your day we suggest taking a taxi first to Radegast, and then following the trail all the way back to the centre – not vice versa.