There is a traditional series of humorous stories about the seemingly stupid citizens of Schilda (Schildbürger) who have become proverbial (especially cited if local authorities take impractical descisions or enact silly regulations), comparable to the Wise Men of Gotham stories in England.
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Decoratively carved oak pole; landmark in the middle of the Dahlen heath.
church
Beautiful Baroque village church, designed by George Bähr (who was also the architect of the Dresden Frauenkirche).
Imposing 19th-century town hall. Monument illustrating a local legend.
With the imposing Renaissance town hall, historical pharmacy and several proud bourgeois houses.
Former residence of the Prince-Electors of Saxony.
First Protestant church built after the Reformation.