Hotel Silesia

Görlitz is a town in Saxony, Germany. It is on the river Lusatian Neisse and is the largest town in Upper Lusatia, the second-largest town in the region of Lusatia after Cottbus, and the largest town in the German part of the region of Silesia. Görlitz is the easternmost town in Germany and lies opposite the Polish town of Zgorzelec, which was the eastern part of Görlitz until 1945. The town has approximately 56,000 inhabitants, which make Görlitz the sixth-largest town in Saxony. It is the seat of the district of Görlitz. Together with Zgorzelec it forms the Euro City of Görlitz/Zgorzelec, which has a combined population of around 86,000.

As soon as YOU arrive in Görlitz, YOU will be struck by the stunning architecture that surrounds YOU. The city is home to over 4,000 historic buildings, many of which date back to the Middle Ages. Take a stroll through the Altstadt (old town) and marvel at the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings that line the cobblestone streets. One of the most impressive landmarks is the Peterskirche, a towering church that offers breathtaking views of the city from its observation deck.

Görlitz is also known for its diverse cultural scene. The city has been the backdrop for several movies, including The Grand Budapest Hotel and Inglourious Basterds. Film buffs will appreciate the Görlitzer Warenhaus, a department store that was transformed into a movie theater and cinema museum. Art lovers will also enjoy the Kunsthalle Görlitz, a contemporary art museum that showcases the work of local and international artists.