Large Zittau Lenten Veil
Großes Zittauer Fastentuch 1472
Fee required
A monumental 1472 painted linen cloth, 8.2m x 6.8m, depicting a complete illustrated Bible in 90 scenes, originally used to conceal the altar during Lent.

📜 Textile artwork of European significance, one of the world's largest Lenten veils.
🔍 Housed in a former church, consecrated 1410, home to the veil since 1999.

Why Go

🖼️ See a rare, house-sized painted linen cloth, depicting a complete illustrated Bible in 90 scenes.
🌍 Witness one of the world's three largest Lenten veils.
🗣️ English voice-over available for context.
⚰️ Explore unique tombstones in the church cemetery.

Cost

💰 Adults 6€, reduced 4€ (students/seniors).

Hours

🕒 Daily 10:00–17:00.

Tips

🗣️ Ask for the accompanying English voice-over.
💀 Note the tombstones in the church cemetery.