St. John's Church

St. John's Church is a parish church built in brick in Bremen's Schnoor district, featuring three naves beneath a large pitched roof. The west gable rises in three tiers with paired pointed arch windows that define the character of this historic neighborhood.

Franciscan monks built the original basilica in 1225, but it eventually became too small for the growing congregation. Around 1380, they replaced it with a larger vaulted hall church to accommodate the expanding community.

The church draws believers from across the world who gather for worship together, creating a diverse spiritual community. Walking inside, you sense the welcoming atmosphere that embraces people from many different backgrounds.

The floor was raised by 3 meters (10 feet) in 1834 to protect against flooding, creating a large cellar beneath that now functions as a crypt. Visitors can access this historic space below the church, though availability depends on opening hours and guided tours.

Near the top of the west gable sits a cross-shaped window that incorporates a Star of David, added during roof repairs in 1878. This unexpected symbol reveals layers of meaning and history that visitors rarely notice at first glance.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 14 century

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

Part of: Schnoor

Address: Hohe Str. 2, 28195 Bremen

Phone: +494213694115

Email: pfarrbuero@st-johann-bremen.de

Website: http://kgv-bremen.de/katholische-pfarrgemeinden-in-bremen/propsteigemeinde-st-johann.html

GPS coordinates: 53.07370,8.80821

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04