Last summer there was discussion about whether a Star of David should be placed again atop the synagogue in Görlitz (Click to read the previous article on this topic). The mayor expressed that it was not a question of if, … Read more
The Görlitz Kaufhaus is one of the best preserved department stores of its kind in Europe. The art nouveau style department store building was opened in 1913 and was in use as such until 2009. The Kaufhaus in Görlitz is … Read more
Concerns about the surface heat on the Obermarkt because of the pavement and parking spaces have the city council discussing ideas for making the square greener. Current proposals involve a complete redesign with trees and perhaps a fountain. In order … Read more
At the turn of the 20th century, the city of Görlitz had a thriving Jewish population. In 1911 the new synagogue was completed on Otto-Müller Straße, a beautiful building with the capacity for 500 people, a domed ceiling, art nouveau … Read more
The Braune Hirsch is a very large baroque town house on the Untermarkt in Görlitz. Once it was a hotel and a brewery. Currently empty, it’s a popular filming location for filmmakers. Many German productions have been filmed inside, as … Read more
The Silesian Museum in Görlitz announced its new director today. The current director, Dr. Markus Bauer, will be retiring from the position after working at the museum since 1999 as director. Dr. Agnieszka Gąsior will take over the position beginning … Read more
The Stiftung Umgebindehaus selected winners for its cash prize totaling 7000 Euros on September 13th, 2020. The Stiftung Umgebindehaus is a non-profit foundation committed to the preservation of a certain type of folk architecture commonly found in Upper Lusatia. … Read more