Nevigeser Wallfahrtsdom

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Velbert

Architects: Gottfried Böhm

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Made from material: concrete

Website: https://neviges.de/gemeinde/unsere-kirchen

GPS coordinates: 51.31278,7.08750

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24