Église Sainte-Croix, Kaysersberg
Église Sainte-Croix, Kaysersberg, Medieval parish church in Kaysersberg, France.
Église Sainte-Croix is a parish church in Kaysersberg with three naves separated by columns and topped with ribbed vaults. The choir sits elevated above a crypt, and the building displays masonry details from its different construction periods.
Construction started in the 13th century following the Hohenstaufen family's acquisition of Kaysersberg in 1227. The building underwent expansions and modifications across subsequent centuries, creating its current form.
The church interior reflects local religious traditions through its spatial organization and decorative elements from centuries past. These features show how the community expressed its faith through the building itself.
The interior layout rewards slow exploration, with objects placed at various heights throughout the space. Plan time to look carefully at details in alcoves, above doorways, and at the sides of the building.
The sandstone portal from the early 1200s contains carved details that few visitors notice despite their craftsmanship. This entrance portal stands as one of the oldest parts of the building and reveals medieval technical skill.
Location: Kaysersberg Vignoble
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: place de l'Église
GPS coordinates: 48.13890,7.26349
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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