There used to be another church on this site, but this one had become too dilapidated and was demolished except for the tower. The church as it stands today was designed by architect Lambert von Fisenne between 1889 and 1993. After the demolition of the old tower, the church on the west side was expanded by the collaborating architects Joseph Cuypers and Jan Stuyt.
The church was built in the neo-Romanesque style, recognizable by the round arches of windows and portals, and inspired by the Romanesque architecture from the Middle Ages. The German architect Lambert von Fisenne probably brought the neo-Romanesque architecture from Germany with him; in the Netherlands at that time the neo-Gothic style was the common style for Catholic churches. The architect studied in Aachen and must have been impressed by the Palatine Chapel of Aachen Cathedral.
The extension fifteen years later by Joseph Cuypers and Jan Stuyt fits in well with the older part. Joseph Cuypers, the son of the well-known architect Pierre Cuypers, first worked under the influence of his father in the neo-Gothic architectural style. Together with Jan Stuyt, he increasingly worked in the neo-Romanesque architectural style.
The St. Martin Church 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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