Johanneskirche

The Johanneskirche is a Protestant church building crowned by a distinctive tower soaring 88 meters above Düsseldorf's city center. The structure impresses with its Gothic Revival design and commands views from multiple sides of the square.

Construction began in 1875 under architects Walter Kyllmann and Adolf Heyden, creating a new religious center for the growing city. The building suffered severe damage during World War II but was restored afterward and has since remained a landmark in the urban landscape.

The church serves as a gathering place for Protestant worshippers and has long shaped the character of the square as a space for prayer and community.

The church sits on Martin-Luther-Platz and is conveniently reached by public transportation with several lines stopping nearby. The building offers barrier-free access, and visitors can enter through a café entrance and explore different areas inside.

The structure withstood World War II despite extensive destruction and underwent full restoration in 1953 before receiving modern updates in 2008. This recovery made it a symbol of postwar reconstruction and renewal for the city.

Location: Stadtmitte

Inception: 1875

Architects: Walter Kyllmann, Adolf Heyden

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://johanneskirche.org

GPS coordinates: 51.22450,6.78244

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48