Dating back as far as 1235, the Collégiale Saint-Martin was build on the site of a previous…read morebuilding. It is one of the oldest and most imposing Gothic-style churches in the Alsace region. It was the seat of the bishopric of the Haut-Rhin district during the French Revolution, which did see the interior stripped and taken elsewhere. Still, the outside of this imposing church remains. Note the interesting roofing. The tower replaces a spire that was destroyed in a fire in 1572. [Review 21177 overall - 96 in France - 140 of 2024.]

This is a beautiful church. The roof is very pretty. There are nice gargoyles. You can walk around…read more It's pretty. It's also very popular and lots of people around.

If you are looking to visit a dark, gothic, somewhat neglected church, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! The…read moreexterior is imposing and just dark. My husband swears it would benefit from a power wash. It just looks dirty. The interior is super dark. So dark that on a sunny day I am not sure that your eyes with adjust. There are some gorgeous stained glass windows but otherwise not much else, at least in my opinion.