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Zgorzelec
Zgorzelec, a charming city located on the border between Poland and Germany, is a fascinating place for every tourist. Zgorzelec connects with the German city of Görlitz via the picturesque King Frederick Augustus Bridge. The rich history of this place leaves its mark on the architecture, which can be admired while strolling through the streets of the historic center.
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Old Town Bridge
The Old Town Bridge, which connects Zgorzelec and Görlitz, which have been referred to as the Eurocity since 1998. Simply crossing this bridge, located over the Lusatian Neisse River, will take you directly from Zgorzelec to Görlitz. It is a steel girder bridge, nearly 80 meters long, which was built between 2003 and 2004. The previous bridge was blown up by German soldiers in 1945.
City house of culture
The City Cultural Center is a building that combines the features of a historic monument and a landmark. It is covered by a dome that is 42 meters high, crowned with an imperial crown. It is possible to visit the building, as well as the gallery of the City Cultural Center located within it. Additionally, the PoZa NoVa cinema is housed here.
Lusatian Museum
The Lusatian Museum is located in a restored townhouse on Daszyńskiego Street. It deals with the history of Zgorzelec and the Polish part of Upper Lusatia, especially the area of the Zgorzelec County. The permanent exhibition includes a reconstructed room of a half-timbered house with everyday items from the 18th and 19th centuries. Various temporary exhibitions are also organized.
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Görlitz
Welcome to Görlitz - the jewel of Saxony, where history intertwines with modernity, creating a unique atmosphere. This picturesque town, located on the border of Germany and Poland, enchants not only with its architecture but also with its rich culture and friendly people.
While strolling through the streets of Görlitz, you will be transported back in time to the Middle Ages, passing by historic townhouses and charming squares. The extraordinary attention to detail makes every corner of the city full of history and mysteries.
While strolling through the streets of Görlitz, you will be transported back in time to the Middle Ages, passing by historic townhouses and charming squares. The extraordinary attention to detail makes every corner of the city full of history and mysteries.
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Attractions in Görlitz
Lake Berzdorfer See
You can ride a bike to Lake Berzdorfer See. Berzdorfer See is a paradise for sailors, both for professionals, beginners, and complete amateurs. If you want to be on the lake with close contact with clean water, you have the opportunity to rent stand-up paddleboards, pontoons, and many other watercraft during the season. Playgrounds on the north-eastern beach and near the Blue Lagoon provide attractions for young visitors to the lake. Nearby, you can visit the observation towers Neuberzdorfer Höhe and Landeskrone, the giant wheel excavator in Hagenwerder, the town of Ostritz, or the Tauchritz water castle.
Königshain quarry
This idyllic place is only a 20-minute drive from Zgorzelec, right next to the A4 motorway. Today, it is not only a paradise for divers, lovers of Instagram-worthy views, and cycling routes but also an exciting museum of granite mining in this part of Lusatia.
Town Hall Pharmacy
The Municipal Pharmacy, with two sundials painted on the facade dating back to the mid-16th century. One of the sundials shows the current positions of the planets.
Arch of Whispers
The Whispering Arch (Untermarkt 22) is the place where the wealthiest merchants of the city lived. House number 22 is adorned with a very special, round portal from the late Gothic period. It is known for its acoustic properties. Words whispered on one side are perfectly heard on the opposite side.
Hall houses
The hall houses are merchant houses that served as residences, workplaces, and unique marketplaces at the same time. They were built along the Via Regia, an important trade route leading from Spain to Russia and passing through cities such as Görlitz and Wrocław. Several of these buildings have been preserved in Görlitz, and the city authorities are seeking to have them listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Görlitz Zoo
The zoo is famous for its care in breeding animals to ensure they feel as close to their natural environment as possible. With its size of just under 5 hectares, the garden is one of the smallest in Germany. Visitors can admire 500 specimens of animals from around 100 different species.
