--- title: "Johanniskirche Zittau (Church of St. John Zittau)" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/johanniskirche-zittau-church-of-st-john-zittau" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/803579/37b5854125ee837949b0a19e386cffd04e5772c831b1439fb88df2feddb22146/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Johanniskirche Zittau (Church of St. John Zittau) ================================================= - Church - Monastery - Fresco in St. John's Church in Zittau with a religious scene and saints. White façade of St. John's Church in Zittau with two striking towers. Interior of St. John's Church in Zittau with altar, high columns and decorated ceilings. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ 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 Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Johannisplatz 1 02763 Zittau