Venez découvrir Weiterswiller et son église historique !
Edifiée entre 1338 et 1346, l'église fut probablement le prolongement d'une ancienne tour de garde ou tour de refuge. Quatre monuments funéraires des comtes de Fleckenstein abîmés par la Révolution sont visibles dans l'édifice. Les murs de l'église sont recouverts de fresques datant du XVème siècle.
Si vous vous y trouvez un dimanche après-midi de la belle saison, surtout n'hésitez pas à entrer et à admirer les fresques !
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[EN] Welcome to Weiterswiller and its historical church !
Built between 1338 and 1346, the church was probably the extension of a former guard or refuge tower. Four damaged (during the Revolution) funeral monuments of the counts of Fleckenstein are to be visited in the church. Its walls are covered with frescoes from the 15th century.
If you are there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, don’t hesitate : come in to admire the frescoes ! Park your car on N 48° 51.161 E 007° 24.856
Which is the characteristic of the clockwork of the church, besides the fact that the town staff has to wind up daily the mechanism ? N 48° 51.162 E 007 24.854
- there has only been one hand since the beginning (A=1)
- there is no hand (A=2)
- there are three hands (A=3)
Which building can you find on number 12 rue Principale ? N 48° 51.205 E 007° 24.777
- a former school (B=1)
- a former dairy (B=2)
- a former synagogue (B=3)
What has been inlaid into the wall of the house which is in front of number 5 rue des Prés ? N 48° 51.205 E 007° 24.876
- a fountain (C=2)
- a well (C=3)
- a bread oven (C=4)
You can find the hiding place at N 48° 51.A(B*2)(C*2) E 007° 24.(C*2)(A+C)(B*3)