The birthplace of the famous 20th century painter Otto Dix is nestled in a charming hilly landscape on the banks of the Weiße Elster. The former royal seat shines with its impressive architecture of 16th and 17th century town houses and villas from the heyday of the textile industry and mechanical engineering. Discover Gera's traditional 5-section theater, the diverse museum landscape with Gera's special attraction, the underground labyrinth beneath the old town - the Gera caves.