Solingen-Gräfrath - Markt 01
The Bergisches Land emerged from the historic Duchy of Berg. The region also owes its name to the former sovereigns, the Counts (and later Dukes) of the House of Berg.
The adjectival Latin term terre Montensis, i.e. of the Bergisches Land, was first recorded in writing in a Bergisch office constitution in 1363 [de], although terra de Monte or "Land von Berg" appeared in earlier documents.
Narrow streets with Bergisch half-timbered houses, an idyllic market square surrounded by lovingly restored buildings, an imposing monastery church that sits high up - 72 steps lead up: Gräfrath shows the picture of a small Bergisch town in pre-industrial times. Well-preserved ensembles of houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Century and the reformed church from 1689 characterize the picture. The historic town center is a listed building.
The landmark, visible from afar, is the monastery church of St. Mary of the Assumption with its eight-sided roof turret and the "lantern", a turret-like attachment. The church is the oldest building in town. Built around 1195 as a Romanesque pillar basilica and collegiate church of the Augustinian choir women. Today the image is influenced by Baroque. The former monastery building now houses the German Blade Museum.
Solingen-Gräfrath - Markt 01
The Bergisches Land emerged from the historic Duchy of Berg. The region also owes its name to the former sovereigns, the Counts (and later Dukes) of the House of Berg.
The adjectival Latin term terre Montensis, i.e. of the Bergisches Land, was first recorded in writing in a Bergisch office constitution in 1363 [de], although terra de Monte or "Land von Berg" appeared in earlier documents.
Narrow streets with Bergisch half-timbered houses, an idyllic market square surrounded by lovingly restored buildings, an imposing monastery church that sits high up - 72 steps lead up: Gräfrath shows the picture of a small Bergisch town in pre-industrial times. Well-preserved ensembles of houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Century and the reformed church from 1689 characterize the picture. The historic town center is a listed building.
The landmark, visible from afar, is the monastery church of St. Mary of the Assumption with its eight-sided roof turret and the "lantern", a turret-like attachment. The church is the oldest building in town. Built around 1195 as a Romanesque pillar basilica and collegiate church of the Augustinian choir women. Today the image is influenced by Baroque. The former monastery building now houses the German Blade Museum.