Nevigeser Wallfahrtsdom
Nevigeser Wallfahrtsdom, Catholic pilgrimage church in Neviges, Germany
Description
Nevigeser Wallfahrtsdom is a Catholic pilgrimage church in Neviges, a district of Velbert in North Rhine-Westphalia. Built from exposed concrete, the structure rises in sharp facets and angular planes that fold into a tent-like form.
History
A Franciscan friar brought a copper image of Mary to Hardenberg in 1680, which sparked devotional journeys to the site. The current church was built between 1963 and 1968 to designs by architect Gottfried Böhm.
Culture
Pilgrims still travel here following centuries-old devotional routes through the surrounding hills and forests. The site remains a focal point for processions and prayer groups, drawing visitors who seek both spiritual reflection and architectural discovery.
Practical
The interior holds around 6000 people and is organized across sloping levels connected by steep steps. Visitors should be prepared for uneven concrete surfaces and shifting light conditions inside the space.
Did you know?
Colored glass panels sit directly within the concrete folds, casting shifting patterns of light across the floor. The ceiling rises at different heights and reinforces the impression of a cave or tent interior.
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