Historic Churches and Religious Sites
This collection features significant religious landmarks across the Lower Rhine and Ruhr regions, ranging from the 10th-century Essen Minster to modern Brutalist structures like Maria, Königin des Friedens. The list includes the Gothic Xanten Cathedral, the historic Salvatorkirche in Duisburg, and several notable Protestant churches in Wuppertal. Visitors can explore diverse architectural styles, including Romanesque, Baroque, and Classicism, while discovering the region's deep ecclesiastical history and the seat of the Bishop of Essen.
A Essen Minster
Essen Minster, since 1958 also Essen Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Essen, the "Diocese of the Ruhr", founded in…
B Salvatorkirche
A late Gothic city church in Duisburg serving the Evangelical congregation. It stands on the site of earlier 9th and 11th-century structures.
C Xanten Cathedral
Xanten Cathedral, sometimes called St. Victor's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church situated in Xanten, a historic town in the lower Rhine…
D St. Nicholas Church
You'll recognize this church easily by its two slim towers. Despite its historical exterior, this church is only 100 years old.
E Maria, Königin des Friedens
Maria, Königin des Friedens is a pilgrimage church and parish in Neviges, part of Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
F Kreuzeskirche
An Evangelical church in central Essen built between 1894 and 1896 according to plans by architect August Orth.
G Church of the Redeemer Essen
If you want to visit a nice sight but also learn about culture, this evangelic church in Neo-Romanesque style will answer your need!
H CityKirche Elberfeld
The oldest church in Wuppertal's Elberfeld district, featuring a blend of Baroque and Romanesque architectural elements.
I Friedhofskirche
One of Wuppertal's largest churches, this 19th-century Reformed building is a prominent example of ecclesiastical historicism.
J Neue Kirche
A Reformed church in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, also known as the Sophienkirche, designed in the Classicist style.
K Alte lutherische Kirche am Kolk
The second oldest church in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, known for its distinctive Baroque architecture.
L St. Cornelius
A Roman Catholic parish church located in the Dülken district of Viersen.
M Evangelische Kirche Katernberg
A Romanesque Revival style Evangelical church located in the northern Essen district of Katernberg.
N St. Kamillus
A Roman Catholic church in Essen-Heidhausen built by the Camillian order between 1900 and 1901.
O Herz Jesu
A Roman Catholic church in Wuppertal's Elberfeld district, colloquially known as the "Nordstadt-Dom" due to its imposing size.
P Auferstehungskirche
An Evangelical church building in Essen dating back to 1929.
Q Walder Kirche
A Classicist Evangelical church in Solingen-Wald featuring a notable Romanesque west tower.
R Sankt Peter
A heritage-listed Roman Catholic parish church located in the Hinsbeck district of Nettetal.
S St. Antonius
A Roman Catholic church situated in the Tönisberg district of Kempen within the Viersen district.
T St. Johannes
A heritage-protected Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist in the Anrath district of Willich.
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