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Saint John the Baptist and John the Evangelist
The church of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist is a 15th century gothic church built on the site of a 13th century chapel.
Like many churches from that period, it suffered greatly during the Reformation wars (around 1560). The church interior was pillaged and the building used as barracks by the Spanish troops. Reconstruction and re-furnishing by the church council an the community lasted for more than a century.
Though small, the church contains many artobjects. The church community was one of the most prosperous in Malines as the members of the High Council, the highest court in the Netherlands, resided here until the French Revolution.
Beautiful wood carvings and a unique collection of statues and paintings fill the interior. The altar contains the famous triptych painting by P. P. Rubens: “The adoration of the Magi”.
Noteworthy are the 15th century wall paintings in the church tower, uncovered during a major cleaning overhaul. They can be viewed by joining a guided tour and are included in the city tour “three Burgundy generations”.
The church of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist is one of 7 historic churches in Malines, promoted by Torens aan de Dijle vzw, in cooperation with the city of Malines.
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