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A major Romanesque architecture landmark built over a very short time span (only ten years, from 1170 to 1180).
The Church of Saint Faith of Sélestat is a major Romanesque architecture landmark in Sélestat along the Route Romane d'Alsace in eastern France. The church having been built over a very short time span, it appears strikingly homogenous in style and proportions, however some parts have been completed and others modified in a Romanesque Revival style by the architect Charles Winckler between 1889 and 1893. During that restoration campaign, a crypt dating back to around 1085 was discovered and made accessible as well. Like many major buildings in Alsace the church is made of pink Vosges mountains sandstone.
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The Eagle Park
Hilltop medieval castle hosting bird-of-prey shows, plus an exhibition on birds in the old cellars.
Small ruined castle built around a cylindrical refuge-tower. Converted into an aviary for birds of prey.
Ruined castle, among the oldest in Alsace.
Haut Koenigbourg Castle
Medieval castle situated in a strategic location on a rocky spur overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain. This castle is a reconstructed (late 1800s) 15th century castle. The castle was sieged and demolished in 1630. It sat for 250 years or so, then was rebuilt a little over a hundred years ago. And awesome reconstruction overall. However, there is nothing like an original castle to visit.