Stadthistorie Bischofswerda
Located on the western edge of the Upper Lusatia and praised always from the popularly known as the gateway to the Upper Lusatia, Bischofswerda is a cozy small town in the middle of East Saxony. The first documented in 1227 city was probably founded in 970-1076. The Bishop Benno of Meissen is said to have raised the stains Werda in 1076 to the city. Until the 16th Century Bischofswerda was owned by the Bishops of Meissen and was then assigned to the Elector of Saxony.
Throughout the city’s history, some devastating fires occurred. The Last, the negligence of the Napoleonic troops owed town fire of 1813, Bischofswerda owes the foundation for its present face. The medieval city center is appreciated and admired by guests, as well as the built around 1818 in the classical style town hall at the Old Market and the paradise fountain right outside our hotel.
Since thevernacular is rarely economical, the city another character owes its common in space Ostsachen nickname: rail trestle. In the etymology of the term is on the sliding block, a special wheelbarrows for transporting goods returned. But in fact the name of the old Sorbian place name derives Pibok (pronounced Pschiebock) from, which means “on the side (the old road).”
In addition, our restaurant is dedicated to the court architect Friedrich Gottlob Thor Meyer, the great merits acquired in managing the reconstruction of the city after the fire of 1813. After his plans were, among others, the Town Hall, Christ Church and the inn “Golden Lion” built. (Sources: wikipedia.de, bischofswerda.de)
