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Basilika St. Laurentius
Neoclassical Grandeur in Wuppertal's Heart
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Wuppertal: Explorer25 pts
Wuppertal: Insider50 pts
Completed in 1835, the Basilica of St. Laurentius in Elberfeld stands as Wuppertal's foremost Roman Catholic church. Designed by architect Adolph von Vagedes, it showcases the elegance of neoclassical architecture and holds the status of an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. The church features a remarkable main organ, enhancing the auditory experience within its walls.
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The basilica was founded on November 8, 1835.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- November 8, 1835
- Architect
- Adolph von Vagedes
- Architectural Style
- Neoclassical
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Audio Guide
0:000:48
Part of These Trails
Churches of WuppertalStop 1 of 7
Heritage Sites in Wuppertal — Walk IIStop 6 of 7
Classical WuppertalStop 2 of 8
Location
Nearby
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße
86 m away
Skulptur Bellona
133 m away
Wandelgarten Luisenstraße
184 m away
Kirche der Heiligen Mutter Gottes
211 m away
Herzogstraße
279 m away
Neue reformierte Kirche
349 m away
Schwimmoper
438 m away
Von der Heydt-Museum
519 m away
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