DIE BLECKKIRCHE – CHURCH OF CULTURES
The Bleckkirche is a historic church building in the Bismarck district. It is located in the immediate vicinity of one of Germany’s most beautiful zoos.
Johann Hermann Franz Graf von Nesselrode, lord of Grimberg Castle, had a church built in 1735, which was expanded into a Neo-Romanesque brick hall in 1888–89. The stone altar was created in 1574 for the chapel at Grimberg Castle and was moved from the castle chapel to the Bleckkirche in 1738. Also present is a crucifix bearing the coat of arms of Heinrich Knipping, Lord of Grimberg, and his wife Sybille von Nesselrode. This is one of the earliest Reformation-era altarpieces in Westphalia. The design, which is unusual for this region, is inspired by tomb designs by Cornelis Floris.
Today it serves as a “Church of Cultures” for intercultural activities such as exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, readings, and similar events.
Bleckstraße | 45889 Gelsenkirchen | Directions
Take public transportation
From Essen (Main Station): Take the RE42 from Essen Main Station to Gelsenkirchen Main Station. From there, take tram 301 to ZOOM Erlebniswelt. From there, it’s a 2-minute walk.
From Gelsenkirchen (Main Station): Take tram 301 to ZOOM Erlebniswelt. From there, it’s a 2-minute walk.
SEHENSWERTES IN DER NACHBARSCHAFT
Nordsternturm | Nordsternpark | Arena Auf Schalke (Veltins Arena)
