Niederhaslach Church, Gothic collegiate church in Niederhaslach, France
Niederhaslach Church is a Gothic collegiate church with a refined architectural entrance and interior dating from several centuries. The building features an elaborated portal from 1310 with decorative projections along its exterior walls and significant medieval windows within.
Construction of this church began in 1274 to replace an earlier structure from the 7th century, with the building process spanning several decades. A fire in 1287 and the architect's death in 1330 delayed the completion of the structure we see today.
The church contains medieval stained glass windows from the 13th and 14th centuries that tell stories of biblical figures and saints in colored glass. Visitors today can see how these windows once taught people who could not read by displaying their narratives in color and light.
The church is located on the Church Square in the center of Niederhaslach and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the building is primarily used for religious services and public visits should align with times when services are not occurring.
The church's orientation at about 30 degrees creates an unusual effect where sunlight passes through the 13th-century apse windows in a specific way that visitors often miss. This geometric feature reveals colors and patterns on the interior walls during certain times of the year in an almost accidental manner.
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