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Blienschwiller · 67
Dating from the 12th century, this church retains only the two lower levels of its bell tower, the building having been partially destroyed in 1444. A 17th-century Mount of Olives with polychrome wooden statues is visible under an adjacent canopy.
Discover this placeDuttlenheim · 67
In the 19th century, a chapel was built in Duttlenheim by Mr. Lorentz Wunderlich in gratitude for a healthy child. Closed to the public, it stands as a testament to his fulfilled vow and attachment to this place.
Discover this placeGeispolsheim · 67
The Hattisheim chapel, a medieval pilgrimage site dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, stands in the Bruch de l'Andlau forest. Destroyed several times, it was always rebuilt by the local community, reflecting unwavering faith.
Discover this placeSaint-Pierre · 67
This church, built in 1966, features remarkable contemporary stained glass windows by Father Jean-Paul Schur and a painted canvas in the choir. It also displays two cases of African art reflecting the missions.
Discover this placeGambsheim · 67
The Chapel of the Sorrowful Virgin, also dedicated to Saint Quirin, is the oldest building in the town. Its choir dates back to the 15th century, and its restoration after the Thirty Years' War is marked by the date 1658 on its lintel.
Discover this placeSondernach · 68
The Metzeral memorial church in Alsace honors Alsatian soldiers who died in WWI, especially in the 1915 Battle of Metzeral. It houses a 16th-century pietà and is a pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Discover this placeBergheim · 68
On this site, a basilica dedicated to Our Lady, documented since 703, was destroyed in 1287 except for its bell tower, the "Green Tower." A second church built in 1347 retains choir, sacristy, nave, and sculpted portal, with medieval paintings, frescoes, statues, and sculptures inside and out.
Discover this placeSaverne · 67
Discover the collegiate church of Our Lady of the Nativity in Saverne, a gem blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a 12th-century porch tower and remarkable stained glass windows.
Discover this placeGundolsheim · 68
The 12th-century Romanesque bell tower, made of pink sandstone, is the last remnant of a former fortified church. Square and massive at the base, octagonal above, it features arrow slits and paired windows. The masonry spire is a more recent addition.
Discover this placeSaint-Hippolyte · 68
This church, founded around 800, blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with a 14th-century choir housing relics and stained glass depicting Saint Hippolytus's life. Its Silbermann organ (1736-1738) and Baroque frescoes make it an architectural gem.
Discover this placeBaldersheim · 68
This Baroque church, built around 1780, houses a wooden statue of Saint Wendelin dating from 1737.
Discover this placeSainte-Marie-aux-Mines · 68
The Church of Saint-Pierre-sur-l'Hâte, mentioned in the 12th century and remodeled in the 16th, has alternated between Catholic and Protestant worship since 1561. It houses miners' tombstones and can be visited by appointment through the Val d'Argent Tourist Office.
Discover this placeHattstatt · 68
This medieval church, a listed historic monument, overlooks a village near the remains of a castle. Its 11th-century Romanesque parts combine nave, aisles, and bell tower, while its Gothic choir and Baroque spire date from the 14th and 19th centuries respectively.
Discover this placeEguisheim · 68
The Romanesque church, remodeled in Gothic style in 1220, retains a four-level bell tower blending Romanesque and pointed styles. Its porch houses a tympanum of Christ in Majesty and a rare 13th-14th century Opening Virgin sculpture.
Discover this placeSoultzbach-les-Bains · 68
This parish church, located outside the walls of Soultzbach, combines Gothic and classical styles. Its early 16th-century choir, 1833 Callinet organ, and 1898 bell tower make it a remarkable heritage site classified since 1934.
Discover this placeRountzenheim-Auenheim · 67
This historic monument, listed in 1934, hosts regular masses as well as cultural events like choirs or small concerts.
Discover this placeUrmatt · 67
This neo-Gothic church is distinguished by its facade bell tower with three portals, six-bay nave, and polygonal choir. It houses an 1865 Stiehr-Mockers organ and period furnishings.
Discover this placeAschbach · 67
Built between 1869 and 1871 in a neo-Gothic style, this church was damaged in 1945. It houses wooden altars, statues, and stained glass windows by Jacques Le Chevalier depicting the life of the Virgin.
Discover this placeHerbitzheim · 67
The neo-Gothic Church of the Nativity of Mary in Herbitzheim, a historic monument since 1923, combines elegant architecture with remarkable decorations such as frescoes by Gustave Doré and stained glass from Nancy.
Discover this placeSessenheim · 67
In 1903, the town bought a former cigar factory to build a Catholic church. After years of planning and construction, it was inaugurated in 1912, having received authorization in 1911.
Discover this placeRibeauvillé · 68
The Church of the Sisters of Divine Providence, formerly the Augustinian convent, is located at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. A canonical sundial adorns the corner of its sacristy, near Rue des Frères Mertian.
Discover this placeSaverne · 67
This 14th-century Gothic cloister, one of the finest in Alsace, once housed a convent, a Latin school, and a girls' college. Its arches shelter biblical and religious murals, and its garden invites relaxation.
Discover this placeSarrewerden · 67
This Gothic collegiate church, built between 1475 and 1488, is notable for its flamboyant portal and lordly lodge connected to the Sarrewerden counts' apartments. It houses sculptures from the 16th to 18th centuries, a 1586 sandstone pulpit, and a 1631 Renaissance tomb.
Discover this placeDonnenheim · 67
Donnenheim, a former farming village, has expanded with housing developments since the 1960s. It offers sports facilities and a village hall, along with notable religious heritage including a church and historic elements.
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