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Sankt Joseph (Venloer Straße)
Gothic Revival Beauty in Ehrenfeld's Heart
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St. Joseph in Cologne-Ehrenfeld is a 19th-century architectural gem designed by Vincenz Statz in the Gothic Revival style. Recognized as an architectural heritage monument, it is part of the Ehrenfeld pastoral area along with other local churches. Situated on Venloer Straße, flanked by Klarastraße and Wahlenstraße, it stands as a distinctive feature of the neighborhood.
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The church was founded on January 1, 1872.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1872
- Architect
- Vincenz Statz
- Architectural Style
- Neo-Gothic
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
As you stand before St. Joseph, the stunning Gothic Revival design by architect Vincenz Statz is immediately apparent. Founded on January 1, 1872, this church is not just a place of worship; it's recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Look up to see the intricate gothic details adorning the facade. Here you are on Venloer Straße, flanked by Klarastraße and Wahlenstraße, right in the heart of Ehrenfeld. This location makes St. Joseph a distinctive landmark in the neighborhood, close to the marketplace and the Chapel of the Assumption of Mary.
