"On Finding Gems Unplanned: Görlitz" Top 5 Page for this destination Görlitz by richiecdisc

Görlitz Travel Guide: 268 reviews and 939 photos

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If Görlitz was located between Munich and Mickey’s favorite, Neuschwanstein castle, it would be a justifiably famous lunch stop for the mass of tourists that collect such “must see’ locations like Eiffel Tower ornaments on gaudy charm bracelets. But thankfully, that is not the case. It is tucked away on the far eastern fringe of already off the beaten path German state Saxony, right on the Polish border. Though it has a recorded history dating back to 1071, its various incarnations from Lusatian village and Prussian darling to post WWII divvied-up trophy, nearly culminated in ruination when lack of funds in the Eastern block left many of its architecturally diverse gems in disrepair. Today, the lucky visitor will find a magnificent city that has undergone an incredible restoration of its great array of buildings from various stylistic periods. Despite this, even on a busy holiday weekend, crowds are not annoyingly large and better yet, are uniformly German and Polish-speaking. Only time will tell if its relative isolation will keep it that way and many would argue the city needs tourist dollars more than authenticity, but for this weary traveler, it was a blissful find and hopefully remains so.

Last visit to Görlitz: Jun 2006
Intro Written Jul 22, 2006
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Reviews (26)

SandySmith without her camera! - Görlitz

good friends and their cameras What to Pack (1)

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the view of Zgorzelec from Peterskirche - Görlitz

Zgorzelec Off The Beaten Path (3)

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tough to beat the location and view Restaurants (3)

I must admit I didn't eat at this incredibly located cafe but it has great views of the Neisse River, the Peterskirche... more travel advice

just turn off any main street and you're alone - Görlitz

even in the city center Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Comments (16)

HORSCHECK Jul 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous page with brilliant photos of Görlitz, which we once visited on a day trip from Dresden.
BruceDunning Jul 31, 2010 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

We are debating to see this town-and want to very much if only the time while in Dresden. Thanks for your encouraging pictures and comments. That may influence the decision. Good job
yumyum Mar 25, 2008 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Just been to Görlitz on Saturday. Really liked it but run out of time.
zizkov Nov 2, 2006 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

What, philosophy but no beer ;-?
iandsmith Sep 18, 2006 at 5:02 PM Report Abuse

You've certainly tempted me!
sim1 Sep 1, 2006 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

Görlitz looks like a great place to discover! I love these type of off the beaten path places with those quiet picturesque streets! Maybe some day I can put Sachsen and Görlitz on my travelmap :-))
paula69 Sep 1, 2006 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

Nice page and fotos. Paula.
tessy Aug 11, 2006 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

What a wonderful place to discover!
Gili_S Aug 9, 2006 at 3:08 PM Report Abuse

Interesting page about place I never heard before. I just couldn’t find the usual local tip this time ;-)
Helga67 Aug 1, 2006 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

You've put Görlitz on the VT map. Now many tourists will follow :-). Congrats on your wedding.