St. Maria Magdalena

The Maria Magdalena Church features three naves in a hall configuration, combining Gothic architecture with modern reconstruction elements from the mid-20th century.

Originally constructed in 1339 as a Carmelite monastery church, the structure underwent expansion between 1400 and 1418 to include three naves with triple apse closure.

The church displays a 15th-century Gothic cross made of oak wood above its modern altar, along with twelve bronze apostle lamps designed by architect Dominikus Böhm.

The church contains two organs: a choir organ with five registers and a main organ built in 1971 featuring 32 registers for musical performances.

The northern transept houses a golden shrine containing relics of Saints Galenus and Valenus, considered the city's protective saints since their donation in 1478.

Location: Geldern

GPS coordinates: 51.51770,6.32100

Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:02