St. John's Church Magdeburg
Modern, medieval, added value - the perfect symbiosis for special events
The Johanniskirche is Magdeburg's oldest parish church and a gem with a fascinating history - architectural, political, cultural. It was destroyed five times and rebuilt again and again. Martin Luther preached his theses here in June 1524, after which the city joined Protestantism as a whole. On the day of the Reformation, services are still held in the Johanniskirche. Otto von Guericke, one of the most important experimental physicists, worked in the tower of the Johanniskirche.
Today the church is mainly used for events such as conferences, concerts and celebrations and it lures with a breathtaking panoramic view over the city - and with an artistically fiery view from newly designed church windows.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
- There are no slopes steeper than 6%.
- All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 80 cm wide.
- The counter is 120 cm high.
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are fold-down grab bars to the left and right of the toilet.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible optical alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- Signage (for wayfinding) features legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed with an audible signal.
- Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
- Staircases have a handrail on one side.
- Seating is available.
- Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the church is not clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- There is no information in easy language.
- Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.
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