The Great Mosque of Strasbourg was inaugurated in 2012, it replaces a prayer room installed since 1982 in a former factory. Designed by the Italian architect Paolo Portoghesi, this modern copper-domed building is one of the largest mosques in France.
The St. Thomas Church of Strasbourg, built in the 9th century, is nicknamed the cathedral of Protestantism in Alsace, it is the only example of a Hall church in the region. The building has been classified as a historic monument since 1862.
The old St. Peter's Church was first mentioned in the 12th century, but the construction of the present Gothic church began in the 14th century. With the Reformation, the church became Protestant in 1529, but when Louis XIV conquered the city in 1683, parts of the church were returned to the Catholics and a wall was built to separate the two areas. Today, the part of the church on the side of the 22-November street is dedicated to Catholic worship while the part overlooking the Grand'rue is dedicated to Protestant worship.
The church Saint-Nicolas of Strasbourg, built between 1387 and 1454, shelters a community of the charismatic movement attached to the Protestant church. John Calvin first preached at this church on September 8, 1538 and then held services for the small French-speaking community.
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