Rosheim - Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

The construction of the "Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul", using the local pinkish sandstone, started around 1150. The gothic-style crossing tower was added around 1300. The basilica-sytle church has the classical layout of a latin cross and is known for the carvings. Though some of these got damaged during the French Revolution, most of them are still in place. The size and the quality of some of them is really breathtaking.

Looking to the apse of the choir. On the right the apse of the transept. The stair tower (left) is newer, but the the rectangular addition with the lombard bands, is old. Please note the large carvings next to the central window on the main apse.