Plauen is the largest town and center of the Vogtland region. It lies on the four-way border between Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria and the Czech Republic. Vogtland is famous for its musical instruments manufacturing, but the "Plauen Lace" was Awarded a Grand Prix at the first World Exhibition held in Paris in 1900. It all started as n accident in 1880. An embroidery machine simply kept on running, even though there was no more cloth to be worked on. The result was a transparent pattern: tulle lace, so to speak. Wit German engineering mind and the creativity of Plauen people, they turned the discovery into a brand name of world repute - "PLAUEN Lace". Even today, which woman's heart will not beat faster at the sight of romantic lace gowns, elegant designer fashion and fine lingerie in Plauen lace. You will also find exclusive tableware, curtains and filigree home accessories in every conceivable pattern and in a wide range of price categories. And if you are interested in seeing how these valuable fabrics are produced, then the only lace museum in the world and the Plauen Lace demonstration lace studio are not be missed.

The Friedensbrucke in Plauen is one of the largest stone arch bridges in the world. It is also one of the largest "whispering arches" in the world. If you speak into the bridge on one side, your words can be heard clearly on the other, despite the 300 feet span to overcome. What a place to say - "I love you".