St. Laurentius (Steele) - Essen, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member g300td
N 51° 26.887 E 007° 04.442
32U E 366167 N 5701418
St. Laurentius is a monument since 6/8/1989
Waymark Code: WMNG1T
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 03/09/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
Views: 5

St. Laurentius in Essen-Steele is a three-aisled basilica built in the years 1871-1873. The dominant architectural style is New Gothic. The architect was August Rincklake (* 15. Februar 1843 in Münster (Westfalen); † 19. August 1915 in Berlin).
Laying of the foundation stone took place on 6/26/1870 and the consecration by Paulus Melchers on 5/20/1875.
St. Laurentius is a monument since 6/8/1989.
On top of the crossing tower there is a beautiful crown that reminds of a visit of Kaiser Otto I in the year 938.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1870

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Laurentiusberg/Paßstraße 7
Essen, Germany


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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