Cultural monument
MonasteryGörlitz
Elisabethstraße; Platzartig aufgeweitete Promenade anstelle der geschleiften Stadtbefestigung, klassizistisch bebaut, mit Doppelallee aus Rosskastanien und Sommer-Linden und mittig angeordnetem Promenadenweg, seitlich davon Rasenstreifen, Straßen u
The former monastery in Görlitz, Saxony, represents a testament to religious architecture from the mid-19th century. It integrates into the cityscape, which is characterized by a plaza-like widened promenade built on the site of the former city fortifications. This promenade features classical architecture and is lined with a double avenue of horse chestnuts and linden trees, complemented by a central promenade path and flanking lawn strips.
History+
The monastery was founded in 1850. Since its establishment, the building has been an integral part of local history, reflecting the region's development during that era. Today, it is a protected monument, designated as a cultural heritage site in Germany, underscoring its historical and architectural significance.
Location+
The monastery is situated in the city of Görlitz, in the federal state of Saxony, in the eastern part of Germany. Its precise location is Elisabethstraße, a central artery of the city, notable for its distinctive design as a green promenade.
On site+
Currently, the former monastery is protected as a cultural monument. Elisabethstraße, where it is located, serves as a lively promenade with a double avenue and a central path, surrounded by lawns and roads.
Nearby+
- Görlitz-Kaisertrutz City Fortification (Fortification, approx. 271 m away)
- St. James Cathedral (Sacred Building, approx. 1195 m away)
- Klingewalde Castle (Castle, approx. 3182 m away)
- Nieder Girbigsdorf Castle (Castle, approx. 3900 m away)
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