Frauenturm
The Ladies Tower, also called the Dickerturm, or Thick Tower
Frauenturm
Plaque on the side of the tower, showing Saints Mary and Barbara
Reichenbacher turm
Part of the old city defenses, now well in town
Reichenbacher turm
Impressive, still in good condition, and visible from a long ways off
Reichenbacher turm
Another view
Kaisertrutz
The name means "imperial shelter", and it was part of the city defenses, protecting the city in the 30 Years War.
Kaisertrutz
Like the Reichenbacher turm, which is across the street, it is no longer attached to any walls. It serves as a local museum now.
The town
A doggie-bar. Most stores don't want you bringing your dog inside, and some offer the dogs a little outdoor solace.
The town
A street scene. If you don't like looking at old buildings, stop now. I've got lots more to show you.
The town
Dreifaltigkeit church (Holy Trinity church) was closed when I got there, so this is the only picture.
The town
The Schönhof is the oldest civil Renaissance building in Germany. It was built in 1526.
The town
A close-up
The town
Statue of Justice outside of the Rathaus
The town
A street scene
The town
The Alte Waage, or weighing house, to ensure honest trade
The town
The building on the right is the Ratsapotheke, the old pharmacy. It's now a restaurant.
The town
The new Rathaus
The town
A street scene
The town
A street scene
The town
A street scene
St. Peter's
Nice church, also not open
St. Peter's
Again
The town
View across the Neisse River to Poland. It was a long day, I was tired, and I didn't cross over.
The town
The old Rathaus
The town
Reichenbacher turm in the evening