Bleckkirche

Bleckkirche is a church building in Romanesque Revival style made of brick in Gelsenkirchen with distinctive architectural features from its construction period. The interior displays a Renaissance altar from 1574, which comes from an earlier time and defines the chancel area.

The building was created in 1735 under the direction of master masons Evert Bitter and Henrich Hilßmann and grew over decades through several expansions. The structure reached its current form around 1889 after a final phase of remodeling.

The church serves today as a venue for theater, concerts, and art exhibitions that shape the cultural life of the city. Visitors find regular artistic events here that connect the house of worship with contemporary cultural activity.

The building is accessible to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October between 12 PM and 6 PM and can be toured during these times. Outside this season or on other days, visitors should check the exact opening conditions before their visit.

The building stands very close to a zoo and creates a rare mixture of sacred architecture and animal enclosures in the Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck district. This unexpected neighbor combination creates an interesting contrast between quietness and lively activity.

Location: Gelsenkirchen

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 51.54160,7.11072

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04