Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte, Gothic church in Poligny, France
Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte is a church in Poligny with a square bell tower and architectural details from the late Gothic period. Inside you find decorated columns, ribbed vaults, and stone figures that reflect the Burgundian style of the late 15th century.
Construction of the church began in the early 15th century through a wealthy merchant of the region. The bell tower was completed roughly 50 years later and has dominated the town's skyline ever since.
The church displays works created by local artisans and sculptors from the 15th century whose individual names have largely faded from records. You can observe their craftsmanship in the stone carvings and decorative details throughout the interior spaces.
The church is easy to locate since it sits centrally in Poligny and is visible from the main town square. Visitors can enter freely and explore the spaces at their own pace, though you should mind the uneven stone flooring inside.
The church houses an original organ from the 19th century that became playable again after major restoration work in the 1980s. This instrument is a rare example of the craftsmanship of a renowned French organ-building family from that era.
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