Liebfrauenkirche

Liebfrauenkirche is a Gothic Revival parish church with a 78-meter-tall tower featuring an octagonal upper section as its defining element. The brick structure rises prominently and shapes the urban landscape with its clear architectural form.

Construction took place from 1909 to 1914 based on designs by cathedral builders Bernhard Hertel and Hilger Hertel the Younger. The project emerged from the need of the growing Catholic community to establish a new church in this industrial city.

The church serves as a gathering place for worship and community events where music and religious life are woven into the daily rhythm of the parish. The spaces host various occasions and create a meeting point for the faithful in the area.

The church is accessible during regular weekly services, particularly on weekends when gatherings take place. Its central location makes it easy to reach by public transportation and convenient for visiting.

The interior houses a distinctive organ system pairing a 1929 Ernst Seifert instrument with an older chorale organ that was added much later. This combination creates a layered sound for the music performed within its walls.

Location: Bottrop

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 51.54129,6.93141

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02