St. Paul's Church, Strasbourg, Gothic Revival church building in Strasbourg, France.
St. Paul's Church is a Gothic Revival church on the banks of the Ill River in Strasbourg, France, built in stone with two pointed towers and a facade marked by three large rose windows. Inside, the nave rises to a considerable height, and two pipe organs occupy the space, with the larger one dating from the year the building was completed.
The building was constructed between 1892 and 1897 during a period of German rule over Alsace and was originally intended for the Lutheran soldiers of the imperial garrison. When Alsace returned to France after the First World War, the church continued to be used for Protestant worship and was later listed as a historical monument.
The church takes its name from the Apostle Paul and today serves the Protestant community of the city, welcoming regular worship as well as concerts thanks to its pipe organs. The layout of the nave reflects the Lutheran tradition, with an emphasis on the pulpit and clear sightlines from every seat.
The church stands on the banks of the Ill and is easy to reach on foot from the city center. It is worth visiting outside of service times if you want to look around the interior at your own pace.
The original plan called for a Latin cross layout, but when funds ran short during construction, the design was changed to a Greek cross. This means the arms of the building are roughly equal in length, giving the interior a more compact and centered feel than most Gothic churches.
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