Dominican Church

The Dominican Church, whose construction began in 1283, is a notable example of mendicant order architecture. Mainly built during the first half of the 14th century, it experienced disruptions, including the temporary expulsion of the Dominicans in 1330. A fire in 1458 damaged its roof and cloister, leading to restoration work. In 1720, a Baroque decoration was added, moving away from the original austerity of the place. In the 19th century, the church was used for secular purposes for several decades before regaining its religious function in 1898. A major restoration campaign was carried out in the 1980s and 1990s to preserve this monument. Around 1475, Martin Schongauer's workshop created the Dominican Altarpiece here, now kept at the Unterlinden Museum. Since 1973, the church has housed the famous Virgin of the Rose Bush by the same artist, previously displayed at the Collegiate Church of Saint Martin.