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 adapted several times over the years. The church, built of marlstone, is largely Romanesque with Gothic parts added later. In 1862 a major restoration took place under the direction of Pierre Cuypers. The construction of the now so beautiful church tower was only started in 1930.
It is remarkable that the choir of this church has a skewed floor plan. This is a striking deviation that is very present in Nieuwstadt. This occasional observable deviation in Europe must be seen as a symbol of the crucified Christ. The dying savior is said to have hung his head south on the cross. That is why sometimes choirs deviating from the longitudinal axis of the church were placed on the south.
The Sint-Janskerk is one of the wonder locations on the Route full of Wonder . During this cycling route through the Grensmaasvallei, 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? View the 360-degree tour or listen to the audio tour .
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