Golden Madonna of Essen, Essen

Name: Golden Madonna of Essen
Address: Essen, Germany

#26 among attractions in Essen

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Facts and practical information

The Golden Madonna of Essen is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. It is a wooden core covered with sheets of thin gold leaf. The piece is part of the treasury of Essen Cathedral, formerly the church of Essen Abbey, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and is kept on display at the cathedral. ()

Local name: Goldene Madonna Coordinates: 51°27'21"N, 7°0'49"E

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Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Stadtkern)Essen Germany

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Golden Madonna of Essen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~390 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
2 min walk • In the heart of Essen, Germany, stands a beacon of cinematic history: Lichtburg. This renowned cinema holds the title of the largest movie theater in Germany, with a seating capacity that astonishes visitors as they step into its grand auditorium.
~100 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
1 min walk • Essen Cathedral Treasury, located in the heart of Essen, Germany, is a repository of religious art that is both rich in history and breathtaking in its collection. This museum, nestled within the architectural grandeur of Essen Cathedral, offers visitors a glimpse into...
~710 ftE
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Essen, Germany, the Alte Synagoge stands as a poignant testament to the city's rich Jewish heritage and tumultuous history. This synagogue, once a central hub of Jewish life, is now a thought-provoking museum and a place of remembrance.
0.7 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
18 min walk • Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
16 min walk • The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
14 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
~1080 ftNE
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
6 min walk • Rathaus Essen is a 22-storey, 106 m skyscraper in Essen, Germany. When completed on 1 July 1979, it was the tallest city hall in Europe, and is currently the tallest city hall in Germany. It has a base floor area of more than 69,000 m².
~110 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
1 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Johann Baptist is a Gothic hall church in Essen, dedicated to John the Baptist, which stands on Kettwiger Straße, the main street of Essen, in front of Essen Minster, to which it is connected.
~650 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
4 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~540 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
3 min walk • Grillo-Theater is a theatre in Essen, Germany. Named after the industrialist Friedrich Grillo, who made the building possible, it opened on 16 September 1892 with Lessing's drama Minna von Barnhelm.
~1500 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
8 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Golden Madonna of Essen?

Nearby attractions include Essen Minster, Essen (1 min walk), Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen (1 min walk), St. Johann Baptist, Essen (1 min walk), Reiterdenkmal, Essen (2 min walk).

How to get to Golden Madonna of Essen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Golden Madonna of Essen:

Tram

Rathaus Essen • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 (4 min walk)
Hollestraße • Lines: 103, 109 (9 min walk)

Bus

Rathaus Essen • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 166, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2, Sb16 (4 min walk)
Am Waldthausenpark • Lines: 166, Ne10, Ne16 (9 min walk)

Metro

Hirschlandplatz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (5 min walk)
Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (10 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (8 min walk)
Gemarkenplatz (30 min walk)