Stadtkirche St. Dionys — Attraction in Esslingen am Neckar

This is nice church located on the south side of Marktplatz that I enjoyed seeing during a recent visit to Esslingen. Historically, it seems there have been church buildings at this site since the 8th century. However, what you see today is a Romanesque and Gothic building constructed between 1220-1315.

The exterior is architecturally attractive, highlighted by twin towers with a connecting bridge. The interior is modest with a centre nave and side aisles. The choir, rod screen, main altarpiece and stained glass windows are quite decorative and nice to see. There is an impressive organ in...

Stadtkirche St. Dionys was founded in the 8th century, with the current structure built in the 13th century primarily in the Gothic style.

Its asymmetric twin towers are connected by a bridge, added to stabilize the leaning southern tower.

The interior is austere, with rib‑vaulted ceilings and octagonal sandstone piers featuring richly carved capitals depicting figures such as dragons and Adam and Eve. Furnishings include a late Gothic choir screen (lettner) from 1486, a 1604 altarpiece by Peter Riedlinger, a 1609 Renaissance pulpit, and one of Württemberg’s largest organs, from the...

Stunning, stunning if you are interested in medieval churches or cathedrals. It seems that the first foundation of this church was built in the year 700. This magnificient building is close to the Esslinger Weihnachtsmarkt. Make sure you are there close to Christmas to experience this stunning event. Take your time to explore the inside of this beautiful decorated church. You can also listen to the orchestra, busy with their preparation for the...