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Reichenbacher Tower in Görlitz: Urgent repairs started!
Görlitz is repairing the Reichenbacher Tower: important renovation work until the end of August 2025 to preserve the historical site.
Reichenbacher Tower in Görlitz: Urgent repairs started!
The Reichenbacher Tower in Görlitz, one of the most striking remnants of the old city fortifications, is currently the focus of extensive renovation work. The lower part of the tower, which rises on Obermarkt, is currently scaffolded, and the 23 meter high scaffolding signals that work is being done here. During the entire renovation phase, the tower will remain open for visits as the work focuses exclusively on the external structure. Tourists and locals still have the opportunity to take a look at the historical construction.
But what exactly is happening at the Reichenbach Tower? Important repairs are currently being implemented, particularly repairing damage discovered at the junction of the lower roof. Missing parts in the plaster connection strip have caused minor damage in the past, including to a vehicle, but fortunately there were no injuries to personnel. In addition, defective joints in the window sills will be closed and two coats of arms on the east side, the Saxon coat of arms and the Zittau coat of arms, will be reattached. This work has already been undertaken as part of a comprehensive monument protection permit.
Historical significance of the Reichenbacher Tower
The city administration has wisely decided to combine the renovation work on the tower with paving in front of the tower. This minimizes disruption to traffic and visitors. The paving work will continue until August 15th, while the extensive construction work on the tower is scheduled to be completed by August 26th. For this work, almost 20,000 euros will be invested in the scaffolding and around 10,000 euros in the renovation work saechsische.de reported.
A lively old town
The renovation of the Reichenbacher Tower is part of a comprehensive concept to preserve Görlitz's unique old town structure, which is firmly anchored in historical memory with over 400 individual monuments from different eras. The pedestrian and cyclist bridge to the neighboring town of Zgorzelec as well as the rebuilt kennel and oxen bastion facilities underline the efforts towards modern, but historically conscious urban development. This shows that Görlitz has both a look into the past and a perspective for the future visit-goerlitz.com clearly presented.
Overall, this renovation work will not only free the Reichenbacher Tower from external decay, but will also preserve it for future generations so that the exciting history of this city remains alive. It will be exciting to see how the work progresses and what the tower will have to say in its new splendor.