The revitalization process of postindustrial areas is extremely time consuming and capital intensive. It requires the involvement of many partners, including political partners at various levels (from local to international level). Its purpose is to introduce new functions and to prevent degradation of the objects which, by socio-economic changes, no longer perform their original functions. Article points to the need for revitalization process as an opportunity to save the degraded objects. Indicates the introduction of a new function area, which will rely on tourism. Its aim is the integration of similar objects in the region andincreasing the chance of effective promotion and attract customers who are interested in visiting places based on this kind of heritage.This article aims to identify both the process of revitalizing the old factory buildings in Lodz and its region, which can protect them from further destruction, as well as an indication of the potential functions that can accept post-industrial areas.The first section will present reflections on the cultural and postindustrial heritage. The next issue will be devoted to revitalization. Then the possibilities will be presented related to the adoption of new functions by the revitalized buildings, with particular emphasis on tourism function.