St. Clemens

St. Clemens is a church building in eastern Dortmund constructed between 1912 and 1913, featuring early 20th-century architectural forms that define this residential area. The adjacent parish house from 1909 stands beside the church, forming a unified complex.

The church was built during Dortmund's industrial expansion and retained its original character through the decades despite surrounding changes. This endurance is notable because most of the inner city was destroyed during World War II.

The name St. Clemens refers to the patron saint honored annually in November through community gatherings and religious observance. The church serves as a meeting place where neighbors come together to pray and experience their shared faith.

The building sits in a quiet residential neighborhood in the east and is easily accessible on foot. The church is well integrated into the local area, making it simple for visitors to explore the surroundings.

While the surrounding cityscape was rebuilt after the war, this structure survived in its original form when most others did not. This survival makes it a rare example of prewar architecture in the region.

Location: Dortmund

GPS coordinates: 51.47440,7.43602

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46