Eguisheim, FR

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Eguisheim

The archives of this church mention a parish church from 1128, built on an old Carolingian foundation and property of the Marmoutier convent. Part of the old Church collapsed on July 22, 1787 during an earthquake. It was therefore completely demolished in 1807, and rebuilt immediately. The new Church, without any particular style, was consecrated in 1809.

About this building

The nave of the primitive Church was demolished in 1807 and replaced by the vast current nave built in the Grange style between 1808 and 1809. From the Romanesque church, remodeled in Gothic style in 1220, only the bell tower with its roof remains in concrete. Composed of 4 floors, it has Romanesque elements in its lower part while the upper part is perforated by gogival geminated windows.

Key Features

  • Monuments
  • Links to national heritage

Visitors information

  • Ramp or level access available on request
  • Car park at the building
  • Café within 500m

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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.

Rouffach Medieval Synagogue

The Medieval Synagogue in Rouffach was built in the 12th century. It is now in disrepair as only the front facade is visible.

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