Kreuzeskirche, Essen

Name: Kreuzeskirche
Address: I. Weberstraße 12, Essen, 45127, Germany
Telephone: +49 201 26970640

#47 among attractions in Essen

Church, Civic center

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Facts and practical information

The Kreuzeskirche in downtown Essen is a Protestant church built to plans by architect August Orth between 1894 and 1896. After severe damage during World War II, it was rebuilt by 1953 and is now a listed building.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 51°27'34"N, 7°0'40"E

Address

I. Weberstraße 12Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Stadtkern)Essen 45127 Germany

Contact

+49 201 26970640

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Day trips

Kreuzeskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1770 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
9 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.
~1530 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
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~1670 ftSE
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
9 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.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
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0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
23 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.
0.4 miW
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Colosseum Theater, Essen
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~1210 ftE
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
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~1390 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
7 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.
~1240 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
6 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1800 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
9 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.
~810 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kreuzeskirche open?

Kreuzeskirche is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kreuzeskirche?

Nearby attractions include GOP Varieté Essen, Essen (3 min walk), Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen (4 min walk), Market Church, Essen (5 min walk), Kennedyplatz, Essen (5 min walk).

How to get to Kreuzeskirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kreuzeskirche:

Tram

Rheinischer Platz • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 109 (5 min walk)
Rathaus Essen • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 (6 min walk)

Bus

Viehofer Platz • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2 (6 min walk)
Rathaus Essen • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 166, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2, Sb16 (6 min walk)

Metro

Berliner Platz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (8 min walk)
Hirschlandplatz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (10 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)