Willibrordi Cathedral
Wesel, DE
Willibrordi Cathedral is a late Gothic basilica built between 1498 and 1540 with a tower dating from 1478. In 1540, the town joined the Reformation and the church became a protestant church. Under the influence of religious refugees, the church became a centre of the Reformed denomination. This development led to a simple interior of the church. Many objects such as paintings and sculptures were sold. In 1874, the cathedral was closed due to dilapidation. With the help of the Prussian rulers, the church was then renovated in the neo-gothic style. In 1945, Willibrordi Cathedral was severely damaged during the war. In 1947, the Willibrordi Cathedral Association was founded with the aim of rebuilding the church according to the plan of the late Middle Ages.