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Best Things to See in Bautzen

Best of Bautzen

The essential sights of Bautzen, from the Ortenburg castle and St Peter's Cathedral to the Sorbian museum and historic old town.

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Ortenburg

Perched on a rocky spur roughly 20 meters above the eastern bank of the Spree, this historic castle is one of the city's key heritage landmarks.
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Cathedral of St Peter

This historic interdenominational church serves both Roman Catholic and Lutheran congregations in the heart of Bautzen.
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Alte Wasserkunst

A historic water tower and museum situated near the Wendischer Kirchhof, representing a key piece of the city's heritage.
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Reichenturm

Standing along Reichenstraße, this historic tower once formed part of the medieval fortifications of Bautzen.
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Hauptmarkt

The central pedestrian square and market in the historic old town, offering a spacious hub for city life.
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Sorbian Museum

Located in the former salthouse of the Ortenburg, this museum presents exhibitions dedicated to Sorbian culture and history.
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St. Michael Church

This Lutheran church sits near the Alte Wasserkunst on the rocky spur overlooking the Spree River.
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Unserer Lieben Frauen

A historic Roman Catholic church that serves a largely Sorbian-speaking congregation.
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Maria-und-Martha-Kirche

An Evangelical-Lutheran parish church located on August-Bebel-Platz, forming part of the city's regional heritage.
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Gewandhaus

Governmental Office
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Friedensbrücke

Spanning over the valley, this historic stone arch bridge across the Spree is one of the larger examples in Saxony.
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Serbski dom - Haus der Sorben

Heritage Site
Ortenburg
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Cathedral of St Peter
Walk
Alte Wasserkunst

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