The Basilica of St. Ludgerus in Essen-Werden is one of the most significant late-Romanesque church buildings in the Rhineland. Originally built in the 9th century as the monastery church of Werden Abbey, it was remodeled in the Romanesque style in the 13th century. A particular highlight is the crypt, which houses the shrine of St. Liudger, the first bishop of Münster and founder of the abbey. The St. Ludgerus Treasury preserves valuable relics from the former Benedictine Abbey of Werden, which was founded around 800. Of particular note are the early medieval treasures, complemented by works of gold and silversmithing, ivory carvings, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and vestments. This collection offers a fascinating insight into the art and culture of bygone eras and makes the basilica a worthwhile destination for history and art enthusiasts.

Openings

Tuesday-Sunday

10-12 h and 15-17 h

Dayoff: Monday

Price info

Price adult: €4.00

Price reduced: €3.00

Kombiticket (Schatzkammer Werden und Domschatz Essen): €7.00

Information on reduced prices: Children up to 18 years have free admission Reduced for: Students up to 27 years, job seekers, severely disabled persons with B or H in their ID, welfare recipients, volunteers

General information

Parking Available

Eligibility

Bad Weather Offer
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair

Directions & Parking facilities

By car, you can reach the St. Ludgerus Werden treasury via the A 52, exit Essen-Haarzopf. Follow the B 224 (Alfredstraße, Bredeneyer Straße) and finally turn left over the Ruhr into Werden towards the town centre (Abteistraße). The tower of the St. Ludgerus Basilica can already be seen. There is a car park right next to the treasury.

By public transport you can reach the treasury with the express bus line 19 from Essen Hbf (Bstg. 7), direction Heiligenhaus. From the Werdener Markt bus stop, you can reach the Treasury in about 2 minutes on foot.

Alternatively, the S-Bahn line S6 will take you from Essen Hbf (platform 12) to Werden. From the Werden stop, walk in the direction of the town centre for about 7 minutes to the Basilica of St. Ludgerus and the Treasury.

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