--- title: "St. Johanniskirche" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/st-johanniskirche" description: "Around 1200, Bishop Dietmar von Stromberg (1185-1206) and Canon Ramward founded the collegiate monastery of St John the Evangelist. The Romanesque vaulted basilica was transformed into an elongated hall building by demolishing the side aisles and transept wings at the end of the 18th century. The Prussian army confiscated the church as a grain storehouse. However, church services continued to take place in the apse. In 1824, the secularised church was converted into a military armoury.After the cathedral was destroyed in 1945, St. John's Church was temporarily used as an emergency church for the cathedral parish. The Johanniskirchhof community centre (BÜZ) has been housed in the building since 1981. A plus in culture for Minden." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/897346/97eed790f2ac57027f92439fcbfa898c61e9ebabd3119d8f46f6e828c5c58134/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share St. Johanniskirche ================== - Church - Place of interest Das Bild zeigt die Johanniskirche in Minden. **St. Johanniskirche** ====================== **Regular events, flea markets, markets and exhibitions attract numerous visitors and guests to the area.** Around 1200, Bishop Dietmar von Stromberg (1185-1206) and Canon Ramward founded the collegiate monastery of St John the Evangelist. The Romanesque vaulted basilica was transformed into an elongated hall building by demolishing the side aisles and transept wings at the end of the 18th century. The Prussian army confiscated the church as a grain storehouse. However, church services continued to take place in the apse. In 1824, the secularised church was converted into a military armoury. After the cathedral was destroyed in 1945, St. John's Church was temporarily used as an emergency church for the cathedral parish. The Johanniskirchhof community centre (BÜZ) has been housed in the building since 1981. A plus in culture for Minden. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Office: Tue. + Fri. from 09:30 - 13:00 Wed. from 11:30 - 15:00 All other events see homepage Read more Price info Depending on the event Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Directions & Parking facilities Minden is very well connected to the road and rail networks and can therefore always be reached quickly and safely. Read more Contact person Minden Marketing GmbH**Company** Domstr. 2 32423 Minden License (master data) Minden Marketing GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival/ball - Concert - Drama - Food & Beverage - Snack bar - Restaurant - Ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Hotel garni - Guesthouse - Place of interest - Historic site - Cultural centre - Historic site - Currently closed - Tours 268.99 km - Regional bike tour 74.13 km - Regional bike tour 29.57 km - Regional bike tour Contact Johanniskirchhof 32423 Minden