Hiking in Hejnice
Hejnice (German: Haindorf) is a small town of about 2,600 people in the Liberec district located at the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains in the valley of the river Smědá … Read more
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Frýdlant – Day Trips in Czech Republic
I continue to be amazed by the many interesting and beautiful places that surround Görlitz, and Frýdlant in Czech Republic is no exception. We recently had a friend from the … Read more
St. Marienthal Abbey
The St. Marienthal Abbey (Kloster St. Marienthal) is a beautiful nunnery that’s about a thirty minute drive (20 km) south from Görlitz, right on the Neiße River and the border … Read more
Churches of Görlitz
Some of the most beautiful and memorable sights in Görlitz are its churches! Görlitz has four beautiful pre-Reformation churches near the old town and several more in other neighborhoods: Peterskirche The … Read more
Frauenkirche – Churches in Görlitz
The Frauenkirche in Görlitz sits right in the center of the city, surrounded by the tram, the famous Kaufhaus and a shopping center. It wasn’t always in such a crowded … Read more
Peterskirche – Churches in Görlitz
The St. Peter and Paul Church is the most recognizable structure in Görlitz, towering over the Neiße and dominating the city’s silhouette with its twin spires. I’ve been fortunate enough … Read more
Nikolaikirche – Churches in Görlitz
The Nikolaikirche is a church northwest of the old town in Görlitz named after St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants. The church is just around the corner from the … Read more
Dreifaltigkeitskirche – Churches in Görlitz
Dreifaltigkeit means trinity in German and this church is situated on the Obermarkt in Görlitz. In fact, it’s the oldest structure on the square, having survived all of the devastating … Read more