Evangelische Marktkirche - Essen, Germany, NRW
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Tante.Hossi
N 51° 27.431 E 007° 00.742
32U E 361909 N 5702540
This is the so-called 'Marktkirche' (Market Church), which was the first Lutheran church in Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen. It's located at the 'Markt'.
Waymark Code: WMJNFN
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 12/09/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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This is the so-called 'Marktkirche' (Market Church), which was the first Lutheran church in Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen. It's located at the 'Markt'.

The exact date when the church was built is unknown. But it is first mentioned in 1054. It is called 'Marktkirche' since the 14th century. In 1478 the church has been enlarged.

On 2nd May 1563 the church has been reformed to be Lutheran.

In 2005/06 the church has been re-built in big parts by plans of the architect Eckhard Gerber.

The church is listed in the German Monument registers since 1985.
It has its own entry in the German wikipedia: (visit link)
Active Church: Yes

School on property: No

Date Built: 01/01/1054

Website: [Web Link]

Service Times: Not listed
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