Janskerk
Janskerk is the Dutch name for churches dedicated to Saint John, either Saint John the Evangelist or Saint John the Baptist. The term is used for several churches in the Netherlands and historically in nearby regions, reflecting the broad veneration of John in medieval Christian practice. Janskerken were typically built from the late Middle Ages into the early modern period, and their architectural forms vary from brick Gothic halls to later adaptations that accommodated changing liturgical needs.
A widely noted example is the St. Janskerk in Gouda, in the province of South Holland. Construction
Across the Netherlands, other towns have churches named Janskerk, each with its own local history and role