Sint-Micha��lkerk
Meester Ruttenstraat 7, 5861 BJ Wanssum, Netherlands
The Sint-Micha��lkerk (St. Michael's Church)
The church you are referring to is located in Wanssum, a town in the province of Limburg, Netherlands.
- History: The current church was built in 1884-1886 by architect Pierre Cuypers, replacing an earlier Gothic-style church that dated back to the 13th century.
The church is a mix of Gothic Revival and Neo-Renaissance styles, with a striking tower that rises to 70 meters (230 feet).
- Interior Features: The interior features a large nave with wooden pews, an ornate altar, and stunning stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible.
- Pipe Organ: The church is home to a beautiful pipe organ built by French organ builder Aristide Cavaillé-Coll in 1886.
The church is the parish church of Wanssum, located at Pastoorstraat 6.
Details
Name | Sint-Micha��lkerk |
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City/Town | Wanssum |
Province | Limburg |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.5365695, 6.0760362 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1400 |
Time period | early middle ages |
Architectural style | Gothic RevivalNeo-Renaissance |
Architect | Pierre Cuypers |
Patron | St. Michael |