St.-Marien-Kirche

The church features a prominent spire reaching 70 meters in height and stands at the western edge of Bochum's central district along Humboldtstrasse.

Built between 1868 and 1872 by architect Gerhard August Fischer, the church endured severe damage during World War II bombings in 1943 and underwent reconstruction in 1953.

The structure contains valuable artistic elements, including Heinrich Wilthelm's stained glass windows and wall mosaics that reflect religious artistry of the period.

The former church building now serves as the entrance foyer of the Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr, connecting the concert and small performance halls.

From 2010 to 2012, the vacant church space functioned as a training facility for the street art ensemble Urbanatix before its integration into the music center.

Location: Bochum

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: Humboldtstraße, 44787 Bochum

GPS coordinates: 51.47746,7.21492

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:22