Janskerk

closed.

The Janskerk is undergoing renovations in the new season and is therefore closed.

Bishop Bernold commissioned the construction of the Janskerk around the middle of the 11th century. This Romanesque columned basilica, dedicated to John the Baptist, was constructed from tufa stone and served as the church for the Chapter of St. John. The nave and side aisles are still largely 11th-century, while the choir and chapels were rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 16th century. Originally, the church had two towers, but these have disappeared over time. After the demolition of the second tower in 1682, the west facade was fitted with a new, Baroque brick facade.

The light and restrained interior of the Janskerk includes late 15th-century choir stalls, a tomb (1465), and a painted crypt (1563). One of the doors in the choir is an example of an optical illusion.

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