Bell Tower of Temple Saint-Etienne (Stefanskirche) - Alsace / France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 47° 44.842 E 007° 20.319
32T E 375468 N 5289558
Largest peal of a Protestant church in France.
Waymark Code: WMT62G
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 10/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
Views: 9

Source: (visit link) :
"Der Hauptturm beherbergt das größte Geläute einer evangelischen Kirche in Frankreich. Die fünf Glocken wurden 1867 in Zürich-Unterstrass von Jakob Keller gegossen, und erklingen in den Tönen: G° H° d' g' h'."

EN:
The main tower is home to the largest peal of a Protestant church in France. The five bells were cast in 1867 in Zurich-Unterstrass of Jakob Keller, and sound in the notes: G ° H ° d 'g' h '."


Sound of Bell 3:
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About the church:
Source: (visit link) :
"Diese Kirche wurde zwischen 1858 und 1868 auf dem (ehemaligen) Platz einer Kirche aus dem XII. Jahrhundert errichtet. Die Pläne hat J.B. Schacre in einem neo-gotischen Stil entworfen , der damals sehr beliebt war. Die wunderschönen Kirchenfenster, die sich in jener älteren Kirche befanden, sind bis heute erhalten geblieben. Es sind die schönsten Kirchenfenster der ganzen Gegend. Befindet sich auf der Place de la Réunion, Saint-Etienne-Tempel auch eine Mekka der Kultur im Herzen der Stadt mit Konzerten, Ausstellungen und Veranstaltungen, vor allem während der Weihnachtszeit. "

EN:
"This church was built 1858-1868 on the (former) place of a church of the XII. Century . The plans has J.B. designed Schacre in a neo-Gothic style, which at that time was very popular. The beautiful stained glass windows, which were in those older church, are still preserved. There are the most beautiful stained glass windows throughout the area. Located on the Place de la Réunion, Saint-Etienne Temple also a Mecca of culture in the heart of the city with concerts, exhibitions and events, especially during the Christmas season."
Address of Tower:
Place de la Réunion
Mulhouse, Alsace France
68100


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 5

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown

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