St Maurice's church, Gothic church in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France.
Saint Maurice is a Gothic church standing in the center of Soultz-Haut-Rhin with a distinctive tower reaching about 66 meters high, equipped with a clock mechanism. The building displays characteristic Gothic features such as pointed arches and serves as a landmark on the town square.
Construction of the church began in 1270 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church and was gradually expanded over time. The work stretched over more than 200 years, with the western section completed in 1489.
The interior holds artwork from different periods, including a 1750 organ and an ornately carved pulpit from the Renaissance period. These pieces were created by skilled craftspeople who shaped the space over centuries.
The church is located on the town's central square and is open to visitors throughout the year. It is best to visit during the day to see the architecture and the artworks inside clearly.
The southern portal displays a stone relief from 1320 depicting Saint Maurice and the Adoration of the Magi. This detailed work was created by local stonemasons and is a rare example of medieval sculpture in the region.
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