Görlitz, Saxony

Peterskirche and Altstadtbrücke in Görlitz, Saxony
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Author: Schläsinger


Görlitz (Upper Sorbian: Zhorjelc, Lower Sorbian: Zgórjelc, Czech: Zhořelec, Polish: Zgorzelec) is a town in the administrative region of Dresden, in Saxony, Germany. it covers 67 sq km (26 sq mi) and has a population of 55,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Görlitz goes back to the time of the Holy Roman Empire, when it developed as a small Sorbian village in Upper Lusatia. The name Goreliz was first mentioned in 1071. The town converted to the Lutheran faith following Protestant Reformation in the early 1520s. It was made part of the Kingdom of Prussia following the Napoleonic Wars.

The end of World War II split the town into two sides, divided by the Oder-Neisse line. The eastern side became part of Poland, and is today called Zgorzelec. The western side remains part of Germany and is today within the state of Saxony.

How to go to Görlitz

There are many trains from Dresden. If going there by road, take Autobahn 4 heading east from Dresden.

The town hall of Görlitz, Germany
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Author: Südstädter

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