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Basilica of St. Ludgerus
Church | Historical site | Excursion destinations
Basilica of St. Ludgerus
Address
Basilica of St. Ludgerus
Brückstraße 54
45239 Essen
Telephone: +49 201 491801
Properties:
The Basilica of St. Ludgerus in Essen-Werden is considered one of the most important late Romanesque church buildings in the Rhineland. It was built at the beginning of the 9th century as the monastery church of Werden Abbey and was remodeled in the Romanesque style in the 13th century. Outside the actual church building is the crypt with the shrine of St. Liudger, the first bishop of Münster and founder of the abbey.
St. Ludgerus Treasury
The St. Ludgerus Treasury preserves the rest of the once extensive treasures of the former Benedictine Abbey of Werden, which was founded around 800. The most important group consists of early medieval treasures. There are also numerous works of gold and silversmithing as well as ivory carvings, sculptures and reliefs, paintings, manuscripts and vestments.
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
Directions
You can reach the St. Ludgerus Werden treasury by car via the A 52, exit Essen-Haarzopf. Follow the B 224 (Alfredstraße, Bredeneyer Straße) and then turn left over the Ruhr towards Werden in the direction of the town center (Abteistraße). You can already see the tower of St. Ludgerus Basilica. There is a parking lot right next to the treasury. You can reach the treasury by public transport with the express bus line 19 from Essen main station (stop 7), direction Heiligenhaus. From the Werdener Markt stop, you can reach the treasure chamber in approx. 2 minutes on foot. Alternatively, the S-Bahn line S6 will take you from Essen main station (platform 12) to Werden. From Werden station, walk in the direction of the town center for approx. 7 minutes to the Basilica of St. Ludgerus and the Treasury.
