St. John the Baptist Church

Billerbeck, Germany

The current St. John the Baptist Church was built in 1234 to the site of 9th and 12th century churches. It was altered in Gothic style in 1425. The interior dates mainly from the 15th-17th centuries.

Address

Johannikirchplatz 11, Billerbeck, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1234
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Christian WPunkt (3 years ago)
Beautiful ancient church. A place for the soul

Sascha Grosser (3 years ago)
A very worth seeing church building...!

Freek Weggeman (6 years ago)
Beautiful and impressive church. Also cathedral. Very very high tower. Cozy place to walk and what to use.

Sahra Thesing (6 years ago)
Very beautiful and a historic place sometimes come here classrooms to celebrate worship and there are many funerals "celebrated".

Michael Schlautmann (6 years ago)
A really very beautiful church where it is worth to look and a little stay

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