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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
Website: ovgg.ovgu.de/Erleben/Guericke_Zentrum/Lukasklause.html
Phone: +49 391 56390980

Guided Story

Can you feel the echoes of history around you? Look up at this towering structure that was once a mighty part of the city's defenses. You're standing where Otto von Guericke, the pioneering scientist, conducted his famous experiments. Imagine the spectacle of the Magdeburg hemispheres, two halves held together by air pressure, so strong that even horses couldn't pull them apart. It was a groundbreaking moment in science, right here in Magdeburg! Now, turn around and you'll see the Jerusalem Bridge stretching across the Elbe. It's not just a link between city districts; it's a symbol of the connection between past and present.