Propsteikirche St. Urbanus, Gothic Revival parish church in Gelsenkirchen-Nord, Germany
Propsteikirche St. Urbanus is a parish church in the Gelsenkirchen-Nord district designed according to plans by architect Bernhard Hertel. The building contains three naves, an octagonal main apse, two side apses, and a 48-meter tower with various artworks inside.
The site was first mentioned in 1019, but the present building was constructed between 1890 and 1893. The structure suffered major damage during World War II, leading to restoration work between 1946 and 1949 that omitted the original tower helm.
Saint Urbanus references a Roman saint venerated in Christian tradition. The interior displays four musical angel sculptures and a centuries-old Pietà statue that shape how the space feels.
The building accommodates around 1,800 visitors and features a 1972 organ with 50 registers spread across three manuals and pedals. The spacious interior and instrument make it suitable for regular services and musical performances.
The church was rebuilt after severe war damage with a simplified roof and lost its original pointed tower helm in the process. This change remains visible today and serves as a reminder of how conflict reshaped local architecture.
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