--- title: "Basilica of St. Ludgerus" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/basilica-of-st-ludgerus" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/930777/a1c5e47b130dc2095193b7750d3617838f70711a7988cdaafd11b8216c797a7a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Basilica of St. Ludgerus ======================== - Church 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Tuesday-Sunday 10-12 h and 15-17 h Dayoff: Monday Read more 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 admissionReduced for: Students up to 27 years, job seekers, severely disabled persons with B or H in their ID, welfare recipients, volunteers Read more 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. Read more Author EMG - Essen Marketing GmbHKennedyplatz 5 45127 Essen Organization EMG - Essen Marketing GmbH License (master data) EMG - Essen Marketing GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BY-SAJens Grabowski | - Holiday Home - Place of interestCC-BY-SADiana Blinkert / EMG | - Church CC-BY-SAKölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | - Church CC-BY-SAOben an der Volme | - Church Contact Brückstraße 54 45239 Essen