Historic city centre Essen Werden

Founded 1200 years ago by Frisian missionary Liudger, Werden is the oldest district in the city of ssen.

The St. Ludgerus basilica with its famous treasure chamber, the abbey residence, today the seat of the renowned Folkwang University of arts, the Lucius church with wall paintings from the 12th century and the historic homes and alleyways give this area its own special charm.