Görlitz

　　   Görlitz is situated at the eastern tip of Saxony, on the western shore of the Lusatian Neisse River. It is the easternmost city in Germany and the sixth-largest city in Saxony. The city remained almost completely undamaged during World War II, making it one of the most beautiful cities in Saxony and earning it the nickname "Pearl of Lower Silesia."

　　   During World War II, Görlitz was almost entirely spared from destruction. Its old town preserves over 4,000 historic, protected buildings, earning it the title "City of Spires." The old town can be divided into the nearly fully preserved medieval district and the 19th-century district. It has the highest number of protected buildings in Germany and is home to the country’s oldest surviving civic and Renaissance architecture. The city also boasts Germany’s only surviving Art Nouveau-style shop from World War II, which has been under restoration since 1984. The many churches in the city form a striking skyline, particularly the two massive towers of St. Peter’s Church. In addition to the old town, other districts also feature numerous historic churches. Görlitz’s synagogue is the only one in Saxony that survived Kristallnacht in 1938 unscathed.

　　   Görlitz is home to many museums, including the Cultural History Museum, the Görlitz National Natural History Museum, the Görlitz Toy Museum, and the Carrot Number Museum, making it an ideal place to learn about the city’s history, nature, and more.

　　   Görlitz    Must-visit reason: The sixth-largest city in the Free State of Saxony    Continent: Europe    Country/Region: Germany    State/Province: Free State of Saxony    City: Görlitz