St. Michael am Wasserturm

St. Michael am Wasserturm is a filial church with modern architecture in the Südostviertel neighborhood of Essen, Germany. The building features a rectangular main hall with two side aisles and tall vertical window elements typical of 1950s religious architecture.

The original neo-Romanesque church constructed in 1904 was destroyed during World War II. The current building was rebuilt in 1954, representing the community's effort to restore religious life after the war.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local Catholic community in the Südostviertel and functions as a familiar landmark in the neighborhood. Regular visitors and worshippers recognize it as the spiritual center of their district.

The church is located in the Südostviertel neighborhood and is accessible from various points throughout Essen. Visitors can enter a calm interior space that invites both contemplation and viewing of the architecture.

The organ installed in 1990 was crafted by Manufacture d'orgue based on designs by Patrick Collon. This instrument brings contemporary musical heritage to the 1950s church and shows how the building continued to evolve after its reconstruction.

Location: Essen

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.45060,7.02675

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40