Johanniskirche Zittau (Church of St. John Zittau)

The Church of St. John, Euro-regional cultural centre, has been rebuilt according to the blueprints of Schinkel and was ceremoniously reopened in 1837.

None other but Karl Friedrich Schinkel provided the Zittauer Kirche with two dissimilar towers after the church´s destruction by Austrian brigades in 1757, which was for static reasons. Today´s sanctified organ from 1930 is the most significant preserved instrument dated back to the times between the World Wars and is considered as the most significant organ monument in Europe.

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Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free

Closed side entrance (door 100 cm) via 1 step of 5 cm outside, 1 step of 10 cm inside and mobile ramp (18% gradient, 0.6 m length). Escort person and preregistration by phone required. Nave accessible.

Parking
  • indicated disabled parking space available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 70 cm

  • Entrance with max. one step or ramp

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH