Church of Fürstin-Franziska-Christine-Stiftung, Baroque church and foundation in Steele, Germany
The Church of Fürstin-Franziska-Christine-Stiftung is a Baroque church from 1770 in Steele with three carefully designed altars. The altar figures were created by an artist from Münster and define the interior appearance.
The foundation was established in 1764 by a princess to care for orphaned children and provide education. The church was built shortly after as the spiritual and social heart of this institution.
The interior displays religious paintings from the 18th century featuring the Assumption of Mary and depictions of saints. These artworks shape how the space feels when you walk through it.
The site is located in Steele, a district of Essen, and is open to visitors. Weekday visits tend to be quieter and offer a better chance to look around without interruption.
One wing still preserves personal belongings and artworks from the princess's era. A particular painting shows a historical court official and tells the human story of this place.
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