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Stadtkirche Remscheid

Baroque Splendor Since 1726

Counts toward these achievements:

Remscheid: First Steps10 pts

Remscheid: Explorer25 pts

Remscheid: Insider50 pts

Built in 1726, the Stadtkirche Remscheid is a striking example of baroque hall church architecture. As the main Protestant church in the city, it is part of the Lennep church district of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland. It is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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A predecessor of the church existed around the year 1100.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1726
Architectural Style: Baroque
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00; Sa 11:30-12:30; Su 08:15-11:00
Website: stadtkirchengemeinde.de

Guided Story

Here you are at the Stadtkirche Remscheid, a remarkable example of baroque hall church architecture built in 1726. As the main Protestant church in the city, it is part of the Lennep church district of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland. Notice the elegant proportions characteristic of the baroque style. This church is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Just behind you is the bustling Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, and a bit further south, you can find St. Suitbertus Church. Take a moment to appreciate the history here, with roots reaching back to a predecessor building from 1100.