St. John's Church, Medieval church in Britsum, Netherlands
The stone church stands with its rectangular nave and elevated chancel, featuring traditional Frisian architectural elements and a prominent bell tower.
The religious building emerged around 1300, marking the establishment of one of the earliest Christian structures in the Leeuwarderadeel region.
The church maintains regular Protestant services in both Dutch and Frisian languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the local population.
Located at coordinates 53.254167, 5.785833, the church opens its doors for visitors during scheduled worship times and community gatherings.
The church underwent substantial renovations in 1993 and 1999, integrating modern structural elements while preserving its medieval characteristics.
Location: Leeuwarderadeel
Inception: 13 century
Address: Greate Buorren 1 9055MT 9055MT
Website: https://britsum-koarnjum-jelsum.protestantsekerk.net
GPS coordinates: 53.25417,5.78583
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:27
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