Gewerbelaube

Presbytère protestant de Colmar - Protestant Rectory. (Once known as the Gewerbelaube - Commercial arcade.) Built in 1606 to serve as a residence for the Protestant ministers of the adjacent Église Saint-Matthieu Evangelical church.This function was maintained for two centuries. Note the oriel window, one of two at either end of the building. Adaptive reuse as arcaded shops. 11-19, Grand-Rue. DSC_0856

Colmar, France

October 3rd 2019
While Viking Sigrun remained at Breisach, there was an afternoon coach tour to Colmar across the border in France. Colmar is in the Alsace region of France. It is one of those cities that has been contested between France and Germany over time. Germany occupied Colmar and the surrounding territory in 1871–1918 and 1940–1945. The Rhine forms the border of France and Germany today, but with the ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace » Colmar

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

Joined	June 17th 2019	Trips	45
Last Login	May 12th 2024	Followers	10
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	15
Blogs	288	Guestbook	248
Photos	7,115	Forum Posts	27