Basilica of St. John
Basilika St. Johann
A Catholic Baroque church beside St. John's Market, also designed by Stengel, with lavish interior decoration. It has been elevated to minor basilica status.
St. John's Basilica was built between 1754 and 1758 to a design by Baroque architect Stengel. Its exterior is plain, but the interior contains exquisite Rococo altars, a pulpit, and an organ. It was elevated to minor basilica status in 1975. It sits on the northeast side of St. John's Market, just a few steps away. Admission is free, and it is worth a stop while exploring the old town. Please keep quiet during services.
Opening hours
Open daytime (except during services)
Nearby sights
- St. Johanner Markt
- Saarland Museum – Modern Gallery
- Old Bridge
- Saarbrücken Castle
- Museum of Prehistory and Early History
- Historical Museum Saar
- Ludwigskirche
- St. Arnual Collegiate Church