Church of Saint Hippolytus

Founded around the year 800 by Abbot Fulrade, this church has undergone several major transformations. Burned down and rebuilt in the 14th century, it was expanded in 1821, leading to the disappearance of neighboring houses. Its vaulted choir, typical of the 14th century, features two lancet windows, a large broken triumphal arch, and a five-sided apse. It houses an 18th-century main altar made of marble, stucco, and gilded wood, as well as a celebration altar in the form of a gilded carved wooden reliquary shrine made in 1766, containing the relics of Saint Hippolytus. The murals depict Saint Fulrade and the ascension of Saint Hippolytus. The stained glass windows, destroyed and restored in 1947, illustrate episodes from the life of Saint Hippolytus: his baptism in the presence of Saint Concordia, and his martyrdom by horse after his conversion to Christianity. The oak stalls, reserved for the clergy, also date from the 18th century. In the nave, the columns reflect three distinct periods: clusters of four small columns from the 14th century, cylindrical piers from the 17th century, and octagonal piers from the 19th century. The paneled ceiling features a blessing Christ surrounded by the Latin phrase "I am the way, the truth, and the life" and representations of the four Western Church Fathers: Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Jerome of Stridon, and Gregory I. Above the columns, frescoes depict the Adoration of the Magi and the Last Supper. Two 18th-century Baroque side altars complete the nave's furnishings. Finally, the organ, built between 1736 and 1738 by Jean-André Silbermann and installed in 1790 after being purchased from Marbach Abbey, is one of the few preserved examples in Alsace. Its oak case and sculptures make it a masterpiece of this famous organ builder.