Nature Embracing Architecture

Park your car in front of the building and start your day with a nature walk in this protected area of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, where peace and tranquillity reign supreme.
Here stands the Krobielowice Palace, an example of how architecture can blend perfectly with the unspoilt natural surroundings.
Near the palace, which has now been converted into a hotel, you can see a historical gate that was the ancient entrance to the town.
Breathe in the purest air and let the birds, the guardians of the area, accompany you on your walk.

Continuing your journey through the flourishing rural region of Lower Silesia, stop to visit one of the oldest castles in Poland.
Take a tour of the walls and inner courtyard of the Piast Castle, which has ancient origins dating back to the Middle Ages and was built on a man-made hill in the past (1241) to defend the people from the Mongol siege.
The castle has undergone many changes over the years, today its style is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque.
The castle is also the subject of numerous myths and legends. As you walk around the castle, let your imagination stimulate you about the history of this ageless place.

You continue your journey, leaving the Lower Silesian area behind to head to Görlitz, the town cut in two by the Polish-German border.
Fun Fact: Thanks to its beauty, the town of Gorlitz was chosen to replicate historical Paris in the films 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and 'Around the World in 80 Days'.
Park your car a stone's throw from this rustic and tasty German restaurant, where the queen of the kitchen is the potato in various versions.
The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
For more information visit the official website.

After lunch, start your exploration of Gorlitz by visiting the Evangelical Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
This church is one of the most important and imposing in eastern Germany. It stands on a rock on the Neisse River and has a typically Gothic flavour.
In addition to being a historical landmark, it houses Eugenio Casparini's solar organ, which is impressive both for its aesthetic appearance and its baroque sound.
The church can be visited from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
For more information visit the official website.

Inside one of the city's most spectacular buildings is the Silesian Museum, a must-see to understand both the architectural and cultural roots of this Polish-German border town.
Inside the museum you can retrace the entire Silesian history thanks to the many testimonies, not only artistic, that can be found inside the museum.
The museum has the following opening hours: open Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. From Apr 01 to Dec 05, 2020 Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Monday.
For more information see the museum's official website.

Continue your journey of discovery through Saxony by stopping to admire this unique castle.
Moritzburg Castle blends perfectly with the surrounding park, and stands on an island in the middle of an artificial lake.
The main style of the building is Baroque and it is one of the most impressive examples of this style in Central Europe.
It is possible to visit the castle and its enchanting park every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
For more information visit the official website.

Continue your tour of Saxony by parking your car a few steps away from Dresden's landmark the Bruhel terrace.
Due to its panoramic location along the Elbe River, Gothe called it the Balcony of Europe.
Here, in addition to enjoying incomparable views, you can lose yourself in admiring the complex's many architectural monuments, including the Parliament and Library.

Dinner in this typical Saxon restaurant a stone's throw from the old town.
Here you can immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Saxony, tasting traditional dishes as well as beers and wines.
The restaurant is open daily from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
For more information see the official website.

Before returning to Leipzig, take a little diversions for an overnight exploration of the ruins of the Nimbschen monastery, just outside Grimma.
Among the imposing beech trees surrounding the area, you can admire the ruins of the ancient monastery.
Fun fact: Martin Luther's wife, Catherine Von Bora, stayed in this ancient monastery before her marriage, which today can only be imagined through its ruins.

Your journey of discovery around German and Polish architecture ends here.