St. John's Church

The St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist Church largely dates back to the end of the 14th and the middle of the 15th century. This Gothic church has its origins in a 13th-century chapel. Like many medieval churches, the St. John's Church suffered greatly during the religious conflicts (around 1560). However, the churchwardens and parishioners did not give up and began the reconstruction and refurbishment with great courage. Improvements to the interior would take more than a century.

Despite its relatively small scale, the Sint-Janskerk is overloaded with works of art from several centuries. The eye-catcher is the 17th-century triptych by Peter Paul Rubens. Also striking are the murals from around 1400 on the first level of the west tower. The church contains many works of Mechelen origin, such as the church master's pews, pulpit and organ. They bear witness to the talent present in the city.

An information sheet at the reception provides an overview of the images that you can scan. By scanning the artwork, underlying information becomes visible. This is provided via substantive texts, high-resolution images and playful performances.

You don't have to follow a fixed route. You can choose which artworks you want to scan. The interactive display adds a new dimension to your visit. Thanks to the ErfgoedApp discover even more in this church full of treasures!

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