St. Johann Baptist, Gothic parish church in central Essen, Germany
The St. Johann Baptist church stands on Kettwiger Straße with its tall tower and Gothic design incorporating three aisles and a square choir section.
The structure evolved from a 10th-century chapel mentioned in Abbess Theophanu's testament of 1058 to become a Gothic hall church in 1471.
The church features altar paintings by Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder depicting scenes from Jesus's life, including a historical Central European city representation.
The church maintains regular Catholic services and welcomes visitors through its central location near Essen Cathedral on the main shopping street.
Three bronze bells from 1787, which survived the metal requisitions of 1940, continue to ring in harmony with the cathedral's bells.
Location: Essen
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.45580,7.01306
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:37
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