St. Adolfus

St. Adolfus is a Romanesque Revival church in Düsseldorf-Pempelfort featuring twin towers with Moorish architectural elements and standing as a basilica at Kaiserswerther Straße 60. The building houses a 1952 organ with 46 registers across three manuals.

The structure was designed in 1898 by architect Caspar Clemens Pickel and has shaped the neighborhood since then. After severe bombing damage during the war, comprehensive reconstruction took place between 1947 and 1951.

The interior features a 1955 Christ mosaic above the main altar and 1956 stained glass windows by artist Richard Seewald. These artworks shape the appearance of the worship space today.

The building is easily located at Kaiserswerther Straße 60 and remains in active use for Catholic worship services. Visitors should check opening times and dress respectfully, especially during services.

The church bells were cast in 1913 by the Otto foundry and form the largest pre-World War I bronze carillon still preserved in the Archdiocese of Cologne. This ensemble is particularly valuable because such early bell sets rarely survived the wars.

Location: Pempelfort

Inception: 1898

Architects: Caspar Clemens Pickel

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.23920,6.77635

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06