Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Wesel (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Zitadelle Wesel, Auesee, and Willibrordi-Dom. Also, be sure to include Sankt Martini Kirche in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Wesel (North Rhine-Westphalia).
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Zitadelle Wesel
Historical landmark in Wesel, Germany. The Wesel citadel is the largest intact fortification system of the Rhineland and was built 1688–1722 in Wesel according to plans by Johan de Corbin, in the form of a pentagonal star, with each point of the star being a bastion. The citadel was the core of the fortress of Wesel. It is currently used as a cultural centre.[1]
Auesee
Lake in Germany. Auesee is an artificial bathing lake in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, about 50 kilometres northwest from the state capital of Düsseldorf. A popular recreation spot, it has been referred to as the "jewel" of Wesel. Auesee was built from one of the largest gravel excavation sites in North Rhine-Westphalia.[2]
Willibrordi-Dom
The Willibrordi Cathedral in Wesel was built from 1498 to 1540 as a late Gothic basilica with five naves. The tower, erected in 1478, was preserved from the three-nave Gothic predecessor from 1424-1480.
The Willibrordi Cathedral is Wesel's city church, where the Protestant community celebrates services. Ecumenical services are held on the Saturdays before Easter (Passiontide) and Christmas (Advent) and on special occasions. The cathedral provides the outer framework for outstanding events, such as the founding of a town twinning. Organ recitals and concerts of sacred music with the participation of the church music groups at the cathedral, the cathedral cantor and the wind choir are regularly held as part of the Wesel Cathedral Concerts. In addition, a variety of other cultural events take place at the cathedral.
Address: Großer Markt, Wesel
Sankt Martini Kirche
St. Martini is the second Roman Catholic church in the old town of Wesel, along with St. Mary's Assumption. It goes back to a branch of the Friars founded in 1436 on Ritterstraße with the patrocinium of St. Martin. After the destruction of the historic buildings during the Second World War, the present church was built on Martinistraße between 1947 and 1949. Since 2006, it has been part of the newly formed parish of St. Martini from the former parishes of the Assumption of Mary and St. Martini, and will be merged with the other parishes of St. Anthony and St. John to form the parish of St. Nicholas Wesel at Pentecost 2013.
Address: 10 Martinistraße, Wesel
Therapiezentrum & Ärztehaus Visalis
Address: Schermbecker Landstr. 88A, Wesel
Pylon Rheinbrücke Wesel
Tower