Holy Grave Replica in Görlitz
This monument in Görlitz is a replica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Located in the Nikolaivorstadt, it’s about a ten minute walk from the old town. The Heiliges Grab … Read more
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Graveyards in Görlitz
Call me crazy, but I love wandering around old graveyards. Lucky for me, we will be living just minutes from a really beautiful one – it’s just around the corner from … Read more
Birds’ Wedding – Sorbian Traditions
Every year on January 25th there is a cute tradition celebrated in this region called “Vogelhochzeit” (or Bird Wedding). This tradition is mostly celebrated by children in school. They dress … Read more
Old Town Festival Görlitz 2016
The 22nd Altstadtfest (old town festival) in Görlitz has come and gone. This was my second time at the festival and we attended on Friday evening. The first time was … Read more
Landeskrone – Görlitz Landmark
The Landeskrone, one of the most famous landmarks of Görlitz, is a 420m (1380 ft) high extinct volcano located in the neighborhood of Biesnitz southwest of the city center. Visible … Read more