Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

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Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, Gothic religious monument in Gemert, Netherlands.

The church features a prominent tower with intricate stonework details and exhibits medieval architectural elements throughout its structure at Kerkepad 4.

Established around 1437 and completed by 1455, the church underwent substantial reconstruction in 1853 under the direction of architect Hendrik Jacobus van Tulder.

The church obtained Rijksmonument status on June 18, 1968, recognizing its role in preserving Dutch architectural and religious heritage.

The church maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors at its location, marked by coordinates 51°33'18"N, 5°40'52"E in Gemert-Bakel municipality.

The dedication to the beheading of John the Baptist connects this church to the biblical narrative of Herod Antipas and Salome.

Location: Gemert-Bakel

Inception: 14 century

Architects: Hendrik Jacobus van Tulder

Website: http://heiligewillibrordus.nl/category/gemert

GPS coordinates: 51.55509,5.68063

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:10

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