Sint Janskerk Maastricht

The church can be visited daily in the summer (Easter until the end of the autumn holidays), except on Sundays, when church services take place. In the summer you can also climb the almost 80 meter high tower (the highest in Maastricht). The main entrance of the church is located at Henric van Veldekeplein.

Climb the oxblood red tower of this medieval church and enjoy the magnificent view of Maastricht. Inside the church you will find frescoes from the 13th century.The Sint Janskerk (St. John's Church) was originally built in the Middle Ages as the baptistery of the Servatius Basilica. After the 17th century it became an independent church, so today Maastricht has two sister churches located opposite each other. The cityscape is characterized by the unique twin towers of the basilicaInside the Sint Janskerk you will find frescoes from the 13th century, an organ from 1780 and elaborately engraved tombstones from the time after the Reformation. Most sections of the structure date back to the 15th century. The sacred building was originally erected in the 12th century, but was largely destroyed during a severe storm and finally had to be rebuilt. It consists largely of yellow marlstone from Maastricht, which has an unfavorable sound-insulating effect and presents the choir with acoustic challenges.The church tower, modeled on Utrecht Cathedral, is 70 meters high and quickly catches the eye with its red colour. It is said to have been painted oxblood red to protect the soft marlstone. For a small fee you can access the tower, which offers a breathtaking view of Maastricht's sights such as the St. B. has the Bonnefanten Museum in the form of a rocket. The Sint Janskerk is closed to tourists on Sundays, as Protestant services are still celebrated in the church today.
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Two churches, less than a stone's throw from each other, are located on this central square in the city of Maastricht. Next to the magnificent Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius is the younger church (dating from the 13th century) dedicated to St. John. Originally built as a Catholic parish church, it now serves as a spiritual home for the city's Protestant citizens. The tall church tower can be climbed and—weather permitting—offers a magnificent view.