St John's Church, Wissembourg, Protestant church in Wissembourg, France
St John's Church in Wissembourg is a building with pink and yellow sandstone walls featuring Gothic architectural elements. The timber eastern gable forms a distinctive part of its exterior structure.
The church originated in the Carolingian era through the Abbey of Saint-Pierre and became Protestant in 1535. This shift represented a major turning point in the building's religious function.
The church contains a Thomas organ installed in 2015, comprising 38 registers across three manuals that reflect North German Baroque musical traditions.
The church sits on Place Martin-Bucer and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its architecture. Regular Protestant services take place there, giving you a sense of how the space is actively used today.
From 1684 to 1803, both Catholic and Protestant congregations used this space simultaneously for worship. Inside stands an organ installed in 2015 with 38 registers reflecting North German Baroque traditions.
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