Görlitz, coined Görliwood due to a number of film sets, is also famed for its colourful town houses and playground for retirees. As a result you may easily find it much quieter than most towns of its size. The random opening times of most establishments and sights coupled with the stark contrast of architecture from both countries make it an enthralling place to be for first timers. This most eastern city of Germany, straddling the Polish border shares its limits with the two nations and can be tackled in an easy one hour drive from Dresden.