St. Faith's Church, Sélestat, Romanesque church in Sélestat, France
St. Faith's Church is a Romanesque house of worship in Sélestat with two towers crowned by rhomboidal spires. The interior follows a basilica layout with thick walls and rounded archways that extend into the center of the town.
The church was founded in 1087 by Hildegarde of Buren and later transferred to the Abbey of Sainte-Foy in Conques. Major construction began in 1152 and established the spiritual heart of Sélestat from that time forward.
The portal displays 12th-century stone carvings with symbolic representations on the capitals, including serpents and angels. These details tell of religious meanings that medieval craftspeople wove into their work.
The church is open daily, with visiting hours adjusted according to the season. Plan to visit in the morning or early afternoon when daylight illuminates the interior most beautifully.
A death mask was discovered in the crypt during 1893 restoration work, and its origins remain unclear to this day. Some suspect a connection to the founders, though its true story remains a mystery.
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