Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Catholic Church

Built between 1889 and 1893 after the German annexation, this imposing pink sandstone church dominates Strasbourg with its dome, the largest in Alsace. Designed by architects Skjold Neckelmann and August Hartel, it embodies the architectural eclecticism of the late 19th century, blending Romanesque and Renaissance influences, notably inspired by the Rhenish basilicas and Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. Its layout and dome clearly reflect this.

Inside, the generous volumes captivate visitors. The large elevated choir is surrounded by an ambulatory serving the apse chapels. At the center, a monumental chandelier by Eugène Braun, symbolizing the Heavenly Jerusalem, illuminates the space with its twelve gates and twelve apostles. The pulpit, a masterpiece by sculptor Théophile Klem, rests on six columns supported by lions and is adorned with Byzantine details, angels, and human heads.

The choir is crowned by a vast mosaic depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Nearby, the statue "The Mystic Rose," sculpted by Henri Waderé in Carrara marble, gracefully embodies the finesse of the art of the period. With its monumental architecture and integration into the urban landscape, this church, contemporary with Saint-Paul, stands as a symbol of prestige for Strasbourg.