St. Paul's Church

The St. Paul's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Niesburg, Brunant. Located at the Canadaplein, it is the most important church building in the town.

History
The original church was built in the early 1210s and completed in 1216. For its construction, several Byzantine-era buildings, including a triumphal arch, were demolished. The original building, however, burnt down during the Siege of Niesburg during the War of Independence in 1427. Immediately after the war, the Niesburgers began rebuilding the church, which was completed in 1435.

In the late 16th century, the St. Paul's Church was expanded with Renaissance-era elements, including an altar with gold carvings, marble statues and colorful stained glass.

Over the years, the church grew into a place of pilgrimage since there are many relics and graves here.

On 13 July 1944, Royal Guard sharpshooter Victor Bronius was holed up in the steeple of the church and killed around 60 German soldiers.