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TEMPLE PROTESTANT

in Thionville
  • In 1876, 800 German Protestants requested the construction of a place of worship dedicated to them. Characteristic of Protestant architecture at the end of the 19th century, the temple is surprisingly similar to Catholic churches. Neo-Gothic in style, much favored by the Germans, it features an elongated plan, a tower, a polygonal chevet and, above all, the use of the famous Jaumont stone. The large rose on the façade is particularly reminiscent of the architectural styles of Catholic...
    In 1876, 800 German Protestants requested the construction of a place of worship dedicated to them. Characteristic of Protestant architecture at the end of the 19th century, the temple is surprisingly similar to Catholic churches. Neo-Gothic in style, much favored by the Germans, it features an elongated plan, a tower, a polygonal chevet and, above all, the use of the famous Jaumont stone. The large rose on the façade is particularly reminiscent of the architectural styles of Catholic churches. The interior decoration and colorful stained glass windows are also in the neo-Gothic style. The sobriety of the premises is reminiscent of the religious precepts valued by Protestants.
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