Qitao

　　Qitao is a German city situated in the southeastern part of the Free State of Saxony, at the tri-border area of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It hosts the Zittau International University and the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.

　　The inner city of Qitao retains its original charm, with numerous buildings representing various architectural styles from different periods in Germany. The renowned Qitao Town Hall was built between 1840 and 1845 in the Italian style; St. John’s Church is a representation of medieval heritage, originally constructed in 1230 and rebuilt between 1766 and 1837. The Church of Our Lady was first mentioned in 1355 and is a typical example of semi-Gothic architecture. The Flower Clock is a well-known tourist attraction in the city, built in 1907, featuring up to 4,800 plants that are changed three times a year according to the season.

　　Zittau Reason to visit: Home to the Zittau International University Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany Province/State: Free State of Saxony City: Zittau