Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Janskerk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Janskerk Marker
Tijdens kantooruren is de kerk gratis te bezichtigen.
(English translation:)
The Janskerk was completed in 1318 and is the oldest church in Haarlem to have survived in its original form. Together with a monastery and a hospital, the church formed the Commandery of St. John, one of the largest Hospitaller monasteries in the Netherlands. The Hospitallers are also known as the Knights of St. John or the Knights of Malta. Following the Reformation, the church was used for Protestant worship. In 1936, the building was converted into the Haarlem Municipal Archives and currently houses the North Holland Archives.
The church is open to visitors free of charge during office hours.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1318.
Location. 52° 22.987′ N,
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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 of this marker: Laurens Janszoon Coster (a few steps from this marker); Jansridder Statue (a few steps from this marker); St. Josephkerk (R.K.) / St. Joseph Church (Roman Catholic) (within shouting distance of this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Albert de Klerk (about 90 meters away); Hendrik Andriessen (about 90 meters away); Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.) / Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) (about 120 meters away); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
2. Janskerk Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the gate leading to the Nord-Holland Archief.
Also see . . . Janskerk, Haarlem (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Gerard van Tetrode donated land in 1310 in the centre of Haarlem to build St. John's monastery. Later the St. Barbara gasthuis was founded in 1435 by the Hugo van Assendelft, priest of the St. John's monastery, on the south side of this area. The monastery's church and the old Gasthuis doorway are the only parts of the large complex that still exist today. It was a commandry of the Knights of Saint John and is the oldest church in Haarlem after the St. Bavochurch. The order of St. John was disbanded after the Protestant Reformation and the church reverted to the state in 1625. The Haarlem council sold most of the monastery's land, and much of the art during the following years, which added considerably to the wealth of the city.(Submitted on June 17, 2026.)
In 1936 it became the location of the Haarlem Archives, and it is now the location for the North Holland Archives.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
3. Janskerk - Jansstraat entrance
Photographed by Romeyn R. Hooghe (courtesy Noord-Holland Archief), circa 1688
4. St. Jans Kerck
Photographed by Editeur J.H. Schaefer, Amsterdam, circa 1900
5. Janskerk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
6. Janskerk
The Janskerk or St. John's Church is a former church in the Dutch city of Haarlem. Today it houses the North Holland Archives (Noord-Hollands archief). - Wikipedia
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
