Jesuit Church, Molsheim

Name: Jesuit Church
Address: Molsheim, France

#2 among attractions in Molsheim

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture, More...

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The former Jesuit Church is the parish church Sainte-Trinité-et-Saint-Georges which is the main Roman Catholic sanctuary of Molsheim, France, and the principal 17th-century church building in the Rhine Valley. The church was built between 1615 and 1617 by the German architect Christoph Wamser, and consecrated on 26 August 1618. Molsheim's Jesuit church is considered one of the foremost examples of Gothic Survival architecture or, as it is called in German, de:Nachgotik. It is listed as a Monument historique since 1939 by the French Ministry of Culture. ()

Local name: Église des Jésuites de Molsheim Completed: 1618 (406 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueSpire height: 148 ftCoordinates: 48°32'25"N, 7°29'45"E

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Jesuit Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la Chartreuse, Dompeter, St. Lawrence Church, Tour des Forgerons.

~1610 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Musée de la Chartreuse, Molsheim
8 min walk • The Musée de la Chartreuse is a cultural beacon nestled in the picturesque town of Molsheim, France. This museum, housed in a former Carthusian monastery, offers visitors a journey through the rich history and art of the region.
1.2 miN
Church
Dompeter, Avolsheim
31 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church called Dompeter or more simply called the Dompeter is the former parish church of Molsheim. Located at the limit of the communal ban with Avolsheim, its name means " house of Peter - Domus Petri ".
1.1 miS
Church
St. Lawrence Church, Dorlisheim
29 min walk • The Saint-Laurent Protestant Church is a historical monument located in Dorlisheim, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
~890 ftW
Ruins, Monuments and statues, Tower
Tour des Forgerons, Molsheim
5 min walk • The Porte des Forgerons, in Alsatian Schmiedtor, is one of the old fortified gates of the Molsheim city walls. Built in the 14th century, it is the only gate of the city which remained after the 19th century.
~200 ftE
Memorial
Mont des Oliviers, Molsheim
1 min walk • The Mont-des-Oliviers is a monumental sculpture located in Molsheim, near the chevet of the Jesuit church. This Olive Mount, which represents the agony of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Olives, was initially realized for the gardens of the...
1 miS
Forts and castles
Château Saint-Jean, Dorlisheim
25 min walk • The Château Saint-Jean is a castle located in the commune of Dorlisheim in France. It is the headquarters of the Bugatti car manufacturer.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jesuit Church?

Nearby attractions include Mont des Oliviers, Molsheim (1 min walk), Tour des Forgerons, Molsheim (5 min walk), Musée de la Chartreuse, Molsheim (8 min walk).

Jesuit Church, Molsheim

Facts and practical information

Jesuit Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Musée de la Chartreuse, Molsheim

Dompeter, Avolsheim

St. Lawrence Church, Dorlisheim

Tour des Forgerons, Molsheim

Mont des Oliviers, Molsheim

Château Saint-Jean, Dorlisheim

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jesuit Church?