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Gorlitz

But it is not only legends from long ac continue to fascinate locals and guest: Since 1995, the city has had an anon benefactor. GorLitz knows countless such stories; tales of three-legged dogs, walled-in monks and fers half a million Euro for the refurbi; of the historic city centre. All investic into the identity of the unknown patrc stopped short by the authorities who Lo< the annual bank transfers. The lawyers t curious city fathers that source would immediately if the name of the mysteriou factor became known. Today, the city sh gratitude towards the noble donor by n each building renovated with the help c her funds with a special badge.

It was built during the period of rapid industrialisation at the end of the 19th century. And there is what could be the most beautiful Art Nouveau emporium in Germany. It is the only emporium of its time surviving to this day in its original structural shape - and it radiates some of the glorious atmosphere of the past. Another shopping highlight is the StraBburg Arcades. This beautiful Art Nouveau building offers a colourful mix of different speciality stores and wonderful areas to relax and enjoy yourself. Only a few steps away is Postplatz square, the representative centre of the Wilhelminian quarter. Back dropped by opulent administrative buildings, there is a Large sculpted fountain in its middle which the Gorlitzers only call the "Muschelminna" which would translate into something like "Maiden with the Shell". Another highlight is the elegant listed Art Nouveau train station. The complex of services includes: organizing of tourist hikes in the mountains, to graveyard climber, the service by professional guide, mounted walks, riding snowmobiles, funicular for skiers, the wide choice reference-information material on ascents, march and excursion, renting the equipment for skiers and snowboarders; parking lot, delivery.