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St. Aldegundis Church (Emmerich)

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Emmerich am Rhein

St. Aldegundis Church (Emmerich)

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Location: Emmerich am Rhein, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein – Christ Church Emmerich loop from Emmerich am Rhein

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2. Rheinpromenade Emmerich – Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein loop from Emmerich am Rhein

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3. Rheinpromenade – Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein loop from Emmerich

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Bumble-Bee

March 16, 2019

The first church on this site was built around 700 under the patron saint of St. Martin erected. She had been associated with a collegiate foundation since 914. The change of patronage, the church became St. Aldegundis was consecrated when the Martinstift moved away and its own church was built, which included the parish church until 1439.

From 1449 to 1514, an elongated, three-aisled pseudo-basilica made of brick with tuff was built in place of the previous church, which was destroyed by fire. The church closed with three choir polygons, the three-storey tuff tower was built in. Under the direction of Johann von Wintern, construction began in 1449 according to a plan that envisaged a nave that was two bays shorter and a west tower in front. The choir was consecrated in 1474; at this time the west end of the plant must have been in the works. The sloping buttresses between the second and third western bay prove this. The low side choirs were also cross-rib vaulted from one bay and 5/8 end. Two bays with the built-in tower were added to the nave between 1483 and 1514. The already executed foundations of the tower of the first planning caused the square floor plan of the attached central nave bay. During this construction phase, delicate star vaults were drawn into the central nave and into the main choir, which consists of two bays with a 5/8 closure. The side aisles were closed with net vaults. The tower was destroyed by fire in 1651 and only rebuilt after 1719. It was renovated in 1854. A comprehensive renovation of the church building was carried out around 1944. During the Second World War, the church was destroyed in 1944 except for the enclosing walls. The nave and choir were restored to their original form by 1955. Construction of the tower began in 1959. The figures on the tower were created by Waldemar Kuhn in 1967. The tower porch is open to the interior in large supporting arches. The concrete slab of the organ gallery was hung between the pillars of the high tower hall. The slightly lowered space below is used as a baptistery. The wall in the southern side choir was ornamentally tiled up to the height of the sole bench. A double portal was built into the west facade. The overall result was a building of the Kleve type of pseudo-basilica.

(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Aldegundis_(Emmerich))

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Martina

August 28, 2022

This church was built around the year 700. She had been associated with the monastery since the year 914. This monastery is an area where a bishop, provost or abbot is in charge. When this monastery moved outside the city walls, the Aldegundis Church received the patronage of St. Aldefonda. The church was devastated by fire. As a result, part of this beautiful church had to be rebuilt. Unfortunately, it didn't last long, because in 1651 the church was again badly damaged by a fire. After which the church made a second attempt to rebuild you. The church was planning a renovation in 1944, but before this could take place the outer walls were destroyed. The city was busy rebuilding the church until 1955. It was not until 1959 that the tower could be restored and only in 1967 could the portraits be attached to the tower. The reconstruction was therefore a laborious and long process.

Source: montferland.de

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Sigi Bruns

August 8, 2023

The church was built in 1966. It consists of 6 individual elements that combine to form a central building. Colorful stained glass adorns the interior.

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Location: Emmerich am Rhein, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

St. Aldegundis Church (Emmerich)

1. Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein – Christ Church Emmerich loop from Emmerich am Rhein

2. Rheinpromenade Emmerich – Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein loop from Emmerich am Rhein

3. Rheinpromenade – Rheinpark Emmerich am Rhein loop from Emmerich

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