Museum Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz – Great Zittau Lenten Veil
Around the year 1000, account is given, for the first time, of the custom to cover altars, relics, paintings, even whole chancels with veils. These textiles were called Lenten veils. The great Zittau Lenten veil is the only one of its kind in Germany and, with 8,20 metres in height and 6,80 metres in width, the third largest traditional Lenten veil altogether. In the Museum „Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz" (Church of the Holy Cross), it is displayed in the largest museum showcase of the world. The Great Zittau Lenten Veil is unique in Germany and of great significance for Europe.With 8.20 meters in height and 6.80 meter width, it is the third largest traditional Lenten veil ever.
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Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreePassage from the ticket office with accessible toilet to the church courtyard with ramp (11% gradient, 2.5 m long). Access to the interior of the church with mobile ramp (approx. 16% gradient, 0.8 m length). All doors >90 cm. Escort person recommended.Parking
indicated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 70 cm
Entrance with max. one step or ramp
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
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