Riquewihr, FR

Church of Notre-Dame of the Assumption, Riquewihr

Mentioned in the church archives is the presence of a basilica dedicated to Notre-Dame on this site, destroyed in 1287. The new church has a remarkable interior decor, with medieval wall paintings, frescoes from the 14th century, and polychrome wooden statues from 1480. Inside, the exterior decor of the entire west tympanum hosts the only representation of Alsace from the Adoration of the Magi in sandstone, dating from the 14th century.

About this building

The Church was consecrated in 1347. The vaulted choir, a vaulted sacristy with a crossing of pointed ribs, a nave with 3 vessels, the bell tower and a sculpted portal remain from this period. In the 19th century the chapel and the south sacristy have been added.

Key Features

  • Monuments
  • Interior features

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Church of Saint Hippolyte, Saint-Hippolyte

This parish church dedicated to Saint Hippolyte dates from the 14th century. It was once surrounded by buildings. Remains of the old choir still remain. The choir and part of the nave date from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries and are classified as historic monuments. Access to the Church and the old cemetery which was attached to it is from the south side.

Church of Saint Matthew, Colmar

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