Ratsapotheke Görlitz, Renaissance pharmacy building in Lower Market Square, Görlitz, Germany.
Ratsapotheke Görlitz is a Renaissance building on the Lower Market Square featuring a symmetrical stone facade with carefully proportioned windows and details. The ground floor holds both a functioning pharmacy space and a cafe where visitors can see original architectural elements while enjoying beverages.
The building was constructed in 1453 and underwent major renovation between 1550 and 1553, establishing its Renaissance character that remains visible today. It held the status of Görlitz's sole pharmacy until 1832, serving this essential role for nearly four centuries.
The building represents the medical traditions of Görlitz through its preserved interior elements and pharmaceutical artifacts from different periods.
The cafe on the ground floor is open daily and allows casual observation of the historic interior while having a drink or snack. For detailed information about specific opening hours or arranged visits to the pharmaceutical sections, it is best to contact the venue directly beforehand.
The building showcases the unusual combination of historical pharmaceutical craftsmanship and a contemporary cafe operating within the same spaces without one dominating the other. This coexistence allows visitors to experience the layering of different time periods in an organic, lived-in way.
Location: Görlitz
GPS coordinates: 51.15694,14.99128
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22
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