Kreuzkirche, Zittau, Gothic church in Zittau, Germany.
The Kreuzkirche stands as the largest aisleless church in Germany, featuring a central twelve-sided pillar supporting a star-shaped vault with radiating ribs.
Construction of the Kreuzkirche began around 1400, with stonemasons from Prague Cathedral workshop contributing to its creation before consecration in 1410.
The church houses the Great Zittau Lent Cloth from 1472, a medieval textile measuring 6.80 meters wide by 8.20 meters high with 90 biblical scenes.
The Kreuzkirche museum opens daily at Frauenstraße 23 in Zittau, allowing visitors to examine both the architecture and the medieval Lent Cloth collection.
The interior preserves 15th-century wall paintings depicting Christ's instruments of passion in red-green frames, showcasing Bohemian architectural influences.
Location: Zittau
Architectural style: Gothic art
GPS coordinates: 50.89790,14.81103
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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Wohnhaus Neustadt 33
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Wohnhaus Neustadt 23
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