Rochlitz is not only home to the Rochlitzer Berg with its Rochlitz porphyry tuff - incidentally the first World Heritage stone in Germany. Rochlitz is also one of the oldest towns in Saxony and impresses with its mighty castle, a historic town centre and interesting churches.
With a history of over 1000 years, the town of Rochlitz is one of the oldest towns in Saxony. The most striking point in Rochlitz is the Rochlitzer Berg - at 353 meters above sea level, it is the highest elevation between the Leipzig lowland bay and the Ore Mountains foothills. It has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region for decades. With its bright red porphyry tuff, the significance and history of which can be explored on the porphyry educational trail, it continues to attract numerous visitors.
But Rochlitz Castle with its imposing towers - the two towers in whose dungeons many a poor soul and political opponent had to eke out an existence - and the nearby St. Peter's Church are always worth a visit. And don't forget the town of Rochlitz itself, which impresses with the late Gothic St. Kunigunde Church, its historic town center, the market square, which was once the largest in Europe, and the town hall. The beautifully restored town houses and the renovated alleys and squares invite you to linger and discover numerous porphyry details.
The town center of Rochlitz is a listed building. The market fountain in front of the town hall is in the shape of a funeral lamp. It was created in 1929 by Professor Georg Wrba from Dresden and was intended as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. The oldest baroque house in Rochlitz, the bathhouse from 1707, is located outside the former town wall. Porphyry plaques with interesting information, which were installed by the Rochlitz Historical Society, draw the visitor's attention to the most important buildings in the town. In addition to the market fountain, the fountains on the Topfmarkt, Clemens-Pfau-Platz and Mühlplatz are also worth seeing.
With a history of over 1000 years, the town of Rochlitz is one of the oldest towns in Saxony. The most striking point in Rochlitz is the Rochlitzer Berg - at 353 meters above sea level, it is the highest elevation between the Leipzig lowland bay and the Ore Mountains foothills. It has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region for decades. With its bright red porphyry tuff, the significance and history of which can be explored on the porphyry educational trail, it continues to attract numerous visitors.
But Rochlitz Castle with its imposing towers - the two towers in whose dungeons many a poor soul and political opponent had to eke out an existence - and the nearby St. Peter's Church are always worth a visit. And don't forget the town of Rochlitz itself, which impresses with the late Gothic St. Kunigunde Church, its historic town center, the market square, which was once the largest in Europe, and the town hall. The beautifully restored town houses and the renovated alleys and squares invite you to linger and discover numerous porphyry details.
The town center of Rochlitz is a listed building. The market fountain in front of the town hall is in the shape of a funeral lamp. It was created in 1929 by Professor Georg Wrba from Dresden and was intended as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. The oldest baroque house in Rochlitz, the bathhouse from 1707, is located outside the former town wall. Porphyry plaques with interesting information, which were installed by the Rochlitz Historical Society, draw the visitor's attention to the most important buildings in the town. In addition to the market fountain, the fountains on the Topfmarkt, Clemens-Pfau-Platz and Mühlplatz are also worth seeing.
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