St. John's Church | |
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Dutch: JohanneskerkWest Frisian: Jehannestsjerke | |
53°9′32″N 5°33′48″E / 53.15889°N 5.56333°E | |
Location | Franekerweg 47, Tzum, Friesland |
Country | Netherlands |
Denomination | Protestant Church in the Netherlands |
Website | www |
History | |
Dedication | John the Baptist |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Rijksmonument (nr. 15869) |
Designated | 1971 |
Architect(s) | Cornelis Claesz. (tower) |
Style | Romanesque (nave)Gothic (choir, tower) |
Years built | 12th century (nave)14th century (choir)1548–1549 (tower) |
Specifications | |
Height | 72 metres (236 ft) |
Spire height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
Bells | 3 |
The St. John's Church (Dutch: Johanneskerk, West Frisian: Jehannestsjerke) is a Protestant church in the Dutch village of Tzum, Friesland. Noteworthy is its 71 metres high church tower. A congregation of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN) gathers in the church.