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Large church in Niederwenigern town, also called Cathedral (dome) by locals due to its scale. First records date from 1147, the current building stems from the 1850s. Small memorial for Nikolaus Gross, a local resistance fighter and victim of the Nazis who was posthumously blessed by the pope in 2001.
Kirchplatz
Church square surrounded by medieval houses. Restaurants, old headstones, a war monument, cobblestone paving: A picturesque European square.
Stadtmauer und Grabenstraße
remains of the historic city wall. Protecting the narrow streets and buildings behind it from attacking troops and bandits, most of it eventually was broken down at start of the 1800s, sections in the southeast and northwest remain standing.
Post-war rebuild square with collonnade surrounding it, shaded by trees and often host to events.
Obermarkt
Small square with water art installation reminding to the days of horse-drawn shipping on the Ruhr River.
Untermarkt
One of the main places of the historic centre. Very busy during events. 1 - 24 December "Frau Holle" (Miss Holle) will open a calendar window in the facade of the old town hall, read stories and throw sweets every day at 17:00.
Burgruine Blankenstein
Partially reconstructed ruins of medieval castle, great vista over Ruhr Valley. Location of granting Bochum's town rights in 1321. Today it houses a restaurant.