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Saint John the Evangelist Church
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VISITFLANDERS
May 20, 2022
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Henry the First, Duke of Brabant, built a small church in the courtyard of his castle between 1200 and 1225 and dedicated it to Saint John the Evangelist. According to …
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Willem VS
August 2, 2020
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The church is a cruciform church, built in the Gothic style, but retaining part of the Romanesque tower. This part is the oldest and dates from the thirteenth century. The west facade is classicist and dates from 1779. In the same period, the dilapidated western tower was also demolished.
Originally there were tombs of three important dukes from Brabant, namely Anthony of Burgundy and his sons Jan and Philip. However, these were destroyed during the religious troubles.
Originally there were tombs of three important dukes from Brabant, namely Anthony of Burgundy and his sons Jan and Philip. However, these were destroyed during the religious troubles.
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Jeff S
December 30, 2025
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Tervuren Church has been standing here for several hours, always ready to be observed...
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