Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sint-Janskerk

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

1. Sint-Janskerk Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De oorsprong van de Sint-Janskerk ligt waarschijnlijk in de 13de eeuw. In die periode hoorde hij bij het hofcomplex van de toenmalige machtshebbers, de Heren van der Goude, in de nabije omgeving. Rond 1350 verrees een toren waarvan de onderbouw nog resteert. Rond 1400 werd de kerk naar het oosten uitgebreid en ontstond een driebeukige hallenkerk met een driezijdig koor. In dezelfde periode kwamen de twee volgende torengeledingen tot stand. In 1438 viel ook de kerk ten prool aan de stadsbrand, maar na een korte herstelperiode werd het gebouw al weer gewijd.

Na 1475 werd de kerk uitgebreid met extra zijbeuken, een niet uitstekend transept en het koor. Daarmee ontstond de langste kerk van Nederland (123 m). In 1552 brandde een groot deel van de kerk af en werd de kerk grootscheeps verbouwd naar ontwerp van Cornelis Frederickszoon van der Goude. Aan het einde van de 16de eeuw werd het middenschip verhoogd met een lichtbeuk en de toren kreeg de bovenste hardstenen bekroning met spits. De Sint-Janskerk is wereldberoemd om zijn 'glazen' ofwel glas-in-loodramen uit de periode 1555-1603 waarvan een deel is ontworpen

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door de gebroeders Crabeth.

In 1934 werd tegen het koor de Van der Vormkapel gebouwd om de zogenaamde reguliersglazen in onder te brengen.

(English translation:)
The origins of Sint-Janskerk (“St. John's Church”) likely lie in the 13th century. During that period, it was part of the court complex of the then-ruling Lords of Gouda, who lived nearby. Around 1350, a tower was built, the foundations of which still remain. Around 1400, the church was expanded to the east, creating a three-aisled hall church with a three-sided choir. The next two tower sections were built during the same period. In 1438, the church also fell victim to a city fire, but after a brief restoration, the building was consecrated again.

After 1475, the church was expanded with additional aisles, a non-projecting transept, and the choir. This created the longest church in the Netherlands (123 m). In 1552, a large part of the church burned down, and it was extensively renovated according to a design by Cornelis Frederickszoon van der Goude. At the end of the 16th century, the nave was raised with a clerestory, and the tower was crowned with a spire. St.

Sint-Janskerk Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

2. Sint-Janskerk Marker - wide view

The marker is just to the right of the church entrance.

John's Church is world-famous for its stained-glass windows dating from 1555-1603, some of which were designed by the Crabeth brothers.

In 1934, the Van der Vorm Chapel was built against the choir to house the so-called regular stained-glass windows.

Erected by the ANWB, VVV. (Marker Number 35189/04.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1350.

Location. 52° 0.641′ N, 4° 42.632′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection of Achter de Kerk and Torenstraat, on the right when traveling north on Achter de Kerk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Achter de Kerk 9G, Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2801 JX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

Sint-Janskerk - view of tower from marker location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

3. Sint-Janskerk - view of tower from marker location

of this marker: Erasmus: Sint Jan (a few steps from this marker); Salomon Benjamin Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisabeth Gompers - van Tijn (within shouting distance of this marker); Reintje Margaretha Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Etty Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Achter de Kerk / “Behind the Church” (within shouting distance of this marker); Magazijn De Zon / “The Sun Warehouse” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gouda.

Also see . . . Sint Janskerk (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Sint Janskerk in Gouda, the Netherlands, is a large Gothic church, known especially for its stained glass windows, for which it has been placed on the list of the top 100 Dutch monuments.

The church is dedicated to John the Baptist, the patron saint of Gouda, and was built during the 15th and 16th centuries…

(Submitted on August 3, 2025.)

<i> The St. Jan Church in Gouda, as seen from the Gouwekerk</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Afhaalchinees (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 2.0 license)

4. The St. Jan Church in Gouda, as seen from the Gouwekerk

“The longest church in the Netherlands”

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.