Fantastic panoramic view

Perhaps the most beautiful tower in the most beautiful place in the old town, the Untermarkt. Visitors can discover the town hall tower on a one-hour guided tour, as there is a lot to learn in the tower, which was first mentioned in 1378: from the pillory and the executioner to the moon phase clock and the everyday life of the tower guard. After climbing 191 steps, the ascent is rewarded with a fantastic view of the roofs of Görlitz's old town from a height of around 60 meters. According to an old legend, a former tower watchman was walled into the town hall tower while still alive because he had slept instead of raising the alarm during a town fire. Today, his head is emblazoned in the center of the clock face. Every minute he opens his eyes and mouth in horror. The orange pupils reflect the fire of that day.