St. John's Basilica in Saarbrücken

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description

brief description: 

Situated in the very heart of Saarbrücken, St. John's Basilica was built between 1754 and 1763. Prince William Henry, who provided the timber necessary for the construction of the basilica, chose Friedrich Joachim Stengel as architect for the project. Stengel designed a rectangular hall extending from south-westerly to north-easterly direction with the church tower directly above the portal. With its corner and median risalits along the longitudinal sides, the pilasters, and the rhythmic distribution of the high windows in changing forms, the building's façade resembles that of Saarbrücken's Church of St. Louis (Ludwigskirche). Likewise, the basilica's organ was a reproduction of the organ that can be found in the Church of St. Louis. Representative of St. John's is its tower, an onion dome with cupola and spire. In 1907, following plans by the architect Schmoll von Eisenwerth, the sacristy was added behind the choir in the shape of a neo-baroque octagon. On the northern façade, a restored gravestone was set into the wall commemorating Saarbrücken's last executioner, Nikolaus Rehn, who died in 1782.

relevant filming facts

usage: 
catholic parish church
condition: 
well-kept
surroundings: 
St. John's Basilica is located in the heart of Saarbrücken, right next to St. Johanner Markt (St. John's Square, also featured in the Location Guide)
Lift/elevator: 
none
Space restrictions: 
to be discussed
Time restrictions : 
to be discussed
Catering: 
the basilica is located in the immediate proximity of St. Johanner Markt (St. John's Square) with a rich variety of restaurants, bistros, snack-bars, cafés, etc.

accessibility

car: 
coming on the A620 urban motorway, take the Wilhelm-Heinrich-Brücke exit and cross the Saar following the direction of downtown Saarbrücken (City). After approx. 150 m, turn right onto Am Stadtgraben. After 500 m, make a left onto Bleichstraße and, after 100 m, take another left onto Obertorstraße. Follow the course of the road and you will have reached the basilica after approx. 150 m

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Steffen Conrad