Johanniskirche

Johanniskirche is a Protestant church building in central Dessau with a flat roof, cross-like extensions, and a western bell tower topped by a distinctive spire. The interior displays a functional design incorporating postwar construction elements.

The building was completed in 1702 and fundamentally redesigned after war damage in 1944. The simplified reconstruction was finished by 1955 and shapes the architecture seen today.

The church houses three paintings by Lucas Cranach depicting biblical scenes such as the Last Supper on its interior walls. These works originally came from the older Marienkirche and continue to shape the appearance of the space inside.

The church is centrally located and easily accessible on foot, with interiors arranged for visitors. Check current opening times before your visit since services may affect access.

The 1990 organ features 48 registers across three manuals and pedal using mechanical tracker actions. This construction method enables precise sound control with a different character from modern electronic systems.