Church of Saint Matthew, Colmar
This church is a former Franciscan church whose nave was built in 1292. The city became the owner of the Church in 1543. The Lutheran Reformation was introduced in Colmar in 1575 and the city made this church available to the “Protestants”: the first congregation was celebrated on the 15th May by Pastor Jean Cellarius.
About this building
From the former Franciscan convent, only the chapel remains. The ensemble consists of a 30 m long and 23 m high choir, narrow but largely lit by large bays. The Nave, 43 m long, and the aisles, reserved for the faithful, are separated from the choir by a rood screen. The remarkable acoustic qualities of the Church allow it to host an international music festival each year.
