The St. Michael or Paterskerk was built between 1659 and 1668 on the site of the St. Catharinagasthuis by the Dominican Fathers. The church is built in the Southern Dutch Baroque style. Striking in the interior are the imposing Baroque main altar (unique in the Netherlands) and the richly carved oak paneling along the entire length of both side walls. The visual arts in the church are entirely in the service of the Catholic Reformation.
The small stone lion next to the entrance door is a reminder of the event from 1938. During high mass on St. Rosa Sunday, two lions escaped from a circus on the Markt. The lion Azor quietly walked into the crowded church and snuggled up on the altar.
The Sint Michielskerk 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 .
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