St. Thomas Church (Eglise St. Thomas)
Strasbourg, France
Visitor information
- Hours: The church is open March through December from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. In March and February it closed except during religious celebrations.
People also ask
What famous church is in Strasbourg, France?
The cathedral of Notre-Dame. Strasbourg cathedral is an outstanding masterpiece of Gothic art. The construction of the Romanesque cathedral, of which only the crypt and the footprint remain, began in 1015. The spire of the current building, in a Gothic style, was completed in 1439.
Is Strasbourg more German or French?
Strasbourg is immersed in Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a cultural bridge between France and Germany for centuries, especially through the University of Strasbourg, currently the second-largest in France, and the coexistence of Catholic and Protestant culture.
What is the oldest church in St. Thomas?
Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church History The venerable Church is distinguished as the oldest church in Saint Thomas. It's also the home of the oldest continuous congregation in the western hemisphere. At its start, worshippers gathered in private homes.
What is the most famous thing in Strasbourg?
The Strasbourg Cathedral Strasbourg Cathedral is the symbol of the city. Constructed of pink sandstone from the Vosges Mountains, it took nearly 3 centuries of work to complete this “gigantic and delicate marvel”, as Victor Hugo called it.