Vogtshof, Medieval administrative building in Görlitz, Germany
The Vogtshof is a medieval administrative building that rises above the Nikolaivorstadt district in Görlitz and overlooks the Neiße River to the east. The structure stands directly beside St. Peter and Paul Church.
The structure was built in 1268 on the orders of Margrave Otto IV of Brandenburg and served as the administrative seat for Upper Lusatia following the region's division. It later underwent several changes in its use and function.
The name reflects its original role as the administrative seat for the region's officials, and the building remains a defining landmark in the Nikolaivorstadt district. Its location shaped how this neighborhood developed and how people navigate the area today.
The site is easily accessible from the Nikolaivorstadt district and offers plenty of angles for viewing from outside. The best perspective on the building can be found from the nearby garden and fortification area.
The complex now houses student housing and is often overlooked by visitors who focus on more famous attractions. Its current role as student accommodation offers an interesting contrast to its medieval origins.
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