Essen Cathedral Treasury
World-class works of art and impressive architecture bear witness to our city’s cultural past before industrialisation.
Essen Cathedral was once the church of the Essen Abbey for Canonesses, which existed from 850 to 1803. The present church, dating from the 13th century, combines Gothic architecture with older Romanesque elements and modern art.
Essen Cathedral Treasury is one of Germany’s most important church treasuries. Among the world-class works of art created during the abbey’s heyday in the 10th and 11th centuries are unique treasures such as the Golden Madonna (the oldest fully sculpted statue of Mary), the seven-branched candelabrum, the Essen Sword, the world’s oldest lily crown, and precious processional crosses.
The exhibition offers a glimpse into more than 1,000 years of history, art and religious life on the Ruhr.
Take your time and journey into the past.
Good to know
- Address
- Burgplatz 2Show on map
45127 Essen - Getting there
- The cathedral treasury is within walking distance of Essen’s main train station via Kettwiger Straße (10 min.). The nearest tram/bus stop is Rathaus Essen/Porscheplatz; the treasury can also be reached from here in just a few minutes on foot.
The cathedral treasury is located on Domhof, the southern forecourt of the cathedral. The exhibition is accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Location & directions
Burgplatz 2 / 45127 Essen
