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In the heart of Nieuwstadt is the church of Nieuwstadt which is dedicated to John the Baptist. This monumental church has its origins in the Middle Ages and has been modified several times over time. The church, built of marlstone, is largely Romanesque in terms of construction with later added Gothic parts. In 1862 a major restoration took place under the direction of Pierre Cuypers. It was not until 1930 that the construction of the now beautiful church tower began.
It is remarkable that the choir of this church has a crooked floor plan. This is a striking deviation that is very extremely present in Nieuwstadt. This occasional deviation observable in Europe should be seen as a symbol of the crucified Christ. The dying savior is said to have hung his head on the cross facing south. For this reason, choirs that deviated from the longitudinal axis of the church were sometimes placed on the south.
St. John's Church is one of the wonder locations on the Route full of Wonder. During this cycle route through the Grensmaas Valley, more than 30 locations can be visited digitally when they are not open to the public. Curious about the stories or take a look inside? Watch the 360-degree tour or listen to the audio tour.
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Millenerstraat 1, Nieuwstadt, Netherlands
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