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Église Saint-Thomas

About

Église Saint‑Thomas is one of Strasbourg’s most significant Protestant landmarks, renowned for its history and architecture. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, the church reflects a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, with its imposing five‑nave structure making it unique in Alsace. Often called the “Protestant Cathedral,” it has been a center of Lutheran worship since the Reformation and played a vital role in the city’s religious life. Inside, visitors can admire the famous Silbermann organ, once played by Mozart, as well as the elaborate mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe, a masterpiece of 18th‑century funerary art. The church’s austere yet majestic atmosphere embodies Strasbourg’s spiritual heritage, while its concerts and services continue to attract both worshippers and tourists. As a Monument Historique, Église Saint‑Thomas stands as a living testament to the city’s cultural and religious identity, bridging centuries of faith and artistry.

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Location

Église Saint-Thomas is located at Place Saint-Thomas in Strasbourg's Neustadt UNESCO World Heritage district, just north of the Grande Île historic center and a short walk from Place de la République. This late-Gothic Lutheran church, constructed from the 12th to 16th centuries on a site dating to the 10th century, features pink sandstone architecture, a soaring tower, and a five-naved hall ideal for preaching, serving as the city's main Protestant place of worship since 1524. Inside await treasures like the 1741 Silbermann organ played by Mozart and Albert Schweitzer, the Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, intricate stained-glass windows, and sculptures blending Romanesque and Gothic styles. Nearby stand Palais du Rhin and the National Theatre across Place de la République, the National and University Library, easy tram access at République stop, and 10-minute walks to Cathédrale Notre-Dame and Place Kléber.