Church of St. John the Baptist

Edit

Classify

Create

Description

Neo-Romanesque cruciform basilica built in 1862 to a design by architect J. Jamine. Brick construction with natural stone finish. The plan describes a built-in west tower with needle spire, a basilical nave of five bays, transept arm of one bay with absidial closure, and a choir of a straight bay with semicircular closure, flanked by sacristies. Colorful interior, with murals; cross vaults and belt arches on pillars; Dome vault over the straight choir bay. Mobile: Our Lady and Child, white-painted wood (18th century). Communion rail, 1774, from Herkenrode Abbey.

Source

Source: Schlusmans, Frieda (1981)

More information

Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen

Translated by Azure

| | Public | Dutch

Address

Paal-Dorp, Beringen

Statistics

Quickly to

Things to do in surrounding Sights nearby Destinations close by

Looking for routes that pass here?

Nearby routes

Things to do in surrounding Show all

Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.

Sights nearby Show all

Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.

Plan your route

With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.

Route planner