Lower Market Square

The Lower Market Square in Görlitz is a large open space at the city center surrounded by Renaissance-era buildings and lined with a row of historic structures running through its middle. The square is defined by the Old Town Hall, the Schönhof, and other notable buildings including the former Scales house that once served commercial functions.

The square was established in 1220 and quickly became a major trading hub where merchants exchanged goods and conducted business. The Renaissance architecture that now defines the space developed over several centuries as the city grew wealthy and constructed its most important buildings.

The square has served as the heart of Görlitz for centuries and remains a gathering place where locals and visitors move through its space daily. The Renaissance buildings surrounding it tell the story of a place that mattered deeply to merchants, officials, and ordinary people.

The square is easy to reach and offers numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops around its edges where visitors can rest and refresh. The area connects well to public transportation, and the space itself is flat and open, making it comfortable to walk through at any pace.

The Town Hall clock tower produces unusual sounds through organ pipes at specific times that resemble a lion's roar echoing across the square. This detail often goes unnoticed by visitors, but it gives the space a distinctive auditory character at certain hours.

Location: Görlitz

Inception: 1220

Address: Untermarkt

GPS coordinates: 51.15657,14.99103

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02