“Did you hear that? That rumbling?” whispered a man to his friend, tilting his head towards the Tivoli. “They say it’s the ghost of the old pinsetter, still knocking down pins after all these years!” The Tivoli, a grand old dame on Dr.-Kahlbaum-Allee, has seen a lot since its inception in 1905. A place of leisure and sport, it was known for its bowling lanes, a novelty in those days. Imagine the clatter of pins, the cheers and groans as those perfectly aimed balls struck their mark. But like all good stories, the Tivoli’s journey wasn’t always smooth. In 1925, fire ravaged the building, leaving behind a charred skeleton. Yet, like a phoenix from the ashes, it rose again, stronger and grander. Today, this historic building stands as a testament to resilience, its walls echoing with the laughter and camaraderie of generations past and present. Next time you hear a pin fall, remember the Tivoli, and the whispers of the past that linger within its walls.
Weinbergturm
High above us stands the Weinbergturm. It is a testament to Görlitz’s rich history and stunning landscapes. This wooden tower