Ancienne Commanderie Saint-Jean - Colmar, France
N 48° 04.464 E 007° 21.434
32U E 377635 N 5325874
[FR] L'ordre de Saint-Jean à édifié les bâtiments de leur Commanderie dans le deuxième tiers du XIII siècle. [EN] The Order of Saint-John constructed their Commanderie in the second half of the 13th century.
Waymark Code: WMVWHY
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 06/04/2017
Views: 7
[FR] Achevée en 1268, la chapelle d'origine a été remaniée au XVI siècle ; quelques éléments des façades sur rue et sur cour subsistent, dont le portail à tympan géminé. Le reste a été reconstruit au XIXe siècle et les bâtiments abritent aujourd'hui une institution scolaire privé.
[EN] The original chapel which was completed in 1266 was remodelled in the 16th century; some aspects of the street and courtyard facades remain, including the portal with geminate tympanum. The remainder was rebuilt in the 19th century and the building now houses a private educational establishment.
(Text and translation taken from related historical marker)
Name of Military Order: Knights Hospitaller
Link documenting charitable acts: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Posters must have physically visited the location. Uploading an original photo is strongly encouraged.