Church of the Holy Cross, Essen

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Church of the Holy Cross (address: Franziskanerstraße 69) is a place located in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 331 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°27'20"N latitude and 7°1'53"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Church of the Holy Cross is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Burggrafenstraße (bus, 7 min walk), Wasserturm (tram, 8 min walk), Essen Hauptbahnhof (train, 20 min walk), Essen Hauptbahnhof (metro, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Church of the Resurrection (church, 13 min walk), Kolpinghaus (memorial, 16 min walk), Church of Peace (church, 17 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°27'20"N, 7°1'53"E

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Franziskanerstraße 69Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südostviertel)Essen 45139 Germany

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Church of the Holy Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Alte Synagoge, Philharmonie Essen.

0.8 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
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Alte Synagoge, Essen
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1.1 miSW
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Philharmonie Essen, Essen
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1 miSW
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Aalto-Theater, Essen
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0.7 miW
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
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0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
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1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Cross?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Resurrection, Essen (13 min walk), Kolpinghaus, Essen (16 min walk), Church of Peace, Essen (17 min walk), Alte Synagoge, Essen (17 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Holy Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Holy Cross:

Bus

Burggrafenstraße • Lines: 160, 161, 166, Ne4 (7 min walk)
Eiserne Hand Ersatzhaltestelle • Lines: 154, 155, Ne3 (6 min walk)

Tram

Wasserturm • Lines: 103, 109 (8 min walk)
Wörthstraße • Lines: 103, 109 (10 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (20 min walk)
Essen Süd (31 min walk)

Metro

Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (23 min walk)
Hirschlandplatz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (24 min walk)