Görlitz

Görlitz, the easternmost city in Germany, lies exactly on the 15th meridian and, with its Polish sister Zgorzelec, directly on the border between the two states. But it is not only the geographical location that is unusual here. Görlitz, largely spared the destruction of the Second World War and the waves of post-war demolition, is a very special urban beauty. Over 3500 individual monuments form a largely self-contained stone picture book of architectural history from Gothic to Art Nouveau. Marius Winzeler familiarises readers with the history of this unique city and leads them on varied tours to the most diverse sights and picturesque corners. Among other things, one encounters the town hall with its interesting clock from the 16th century and an architectural feature typical of the local architecture: the Görlitz Hallenhaus. With its clear map, 125 colour illustrations and lovingly presented details, this city guide makes you want to discover Görlitz or see it from a different perspective.