This neo-Gothic Protestant church is unquestionably the largest commemorative monument of the Battle of August 6, 1870, known as the "Battle of Reichshoffen", which killed no less than 20 people. It was built from 000 in place of the village church, burnt down during the battle, on the plans of the architect Charles Winkler and under the authority of Emperor William I thanks to subscriptions collected throughout Germany. It was inaugurated on July 1872, 30 and dedicated to Peace.
Above the main portal, a Christ carved in sandstone is surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists. The stained glass windows illustrate the life of Christ. The church choir houses a white sandstone baptistery and a large altarpiece, sculpted and painted by Professor Wanderer from Nuremberg. Alongside episodes from the life of Christ, the artist has depicted Kuno Eckbrecht of Dürckheim who introduced the Reformation to Froeschwiller in 1552. In the sacristy are preserved memories of the battle. The church contains the only organ in Alsace made by the Bavarian organ builder Steinmeyer.
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- Free tour