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Otto-von-Guericke-Museum
Medieval architecture meets groundbreaking science
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Magdeburg: First Steps10 pts
Magdeburg: Explorer25 pts
Magdeburg: Insider50 pts
Step into the Lukasklause, a late Gothic defensive tower, and immerse yourself in the intriguing world of Otto von Guericke. The museum showcases the remarkable scientific achievements of this renowned physicist and former mayor of Magdeburg. Experience firsthand how his experiments and inventions revolutionized our understanding of the world, all within the captivating atmosphere of this historic structure.
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Did you know?
The former defensive tower Lukasklause, now home to the Otto-von-Guericke Museum, was once known as Bastion Preußen.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 21.7 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Bastion Preußen
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Phone
- +49 391 56390980
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