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The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church of Buhl is a historic monument located in the commune of Buhl, in the department of Haut-Rhin, in the Grand Est region. Ranked in 1863, it bears witness to an evolutionary religious architecture, marked by major transformations over the centuries. Its central location on the Church Square makes it a key element of local heritage.

Of the original 13th century building, only the tower remains, although its two upper levels were remodeled in 1748, as attested to the date engraved on a chain of angle. The nave and choir, probably modified in the 18th century, were expanded from 1860 onwards. Between 1868 and 1870, a new nave perpendicular to the old one – then converted into a choir – was built by Langenstein. In 1877 the old church was destroyed to give way to a new choir, work by Auguste Hartmann, while in 1899 the tower was surmounted by an octagonal bell tower by Kreyer.

The interior paintings of the church were classified by decree of 24 July 1863, highlighting their heritage value. The building, owned by the commune, thus embodies centuries of architectural and religious history, reflecting the stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs of the local community. Its early classification makes it one of the oldest protected monuments in the Upper Rhine.

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