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The church of Saint-Remi d'Itterswiller, located in the Lower Rhine in the Grand East region, is a monument dating back to the 1st quarter of the 14th century, with major reconstructions in the 4th quarter of the 18th century (1777) and in the 1st quarter of the 20th century (1919). The present building, rebuilt in 1777 — perhaps by the architect Christiani, whose unrealized project of 1776 is preserved — incorporates an older tower. The lower three levels of this tower probably date from the 2nd half of the 12th century, while its two upper levels, of neo-Roman style, were added in 1919. The tower houses 12th-century sculptures and 14th-century murals, including a Last Judgment on the North Wall, classified among the protected elements.

The church was listed as historical monuments by order of 9 May 1988, especially for its entire tower and interior decorations. The property belongs to the town of Itterswiller. The building, located in the Route du Vin, illustrates the Alsatian architectural evolution, mixing medieval heritage, Baroque transformations and modern restorations. Sources also mention local studies, such as Marcel Krieg (2002), highlighting the importance of novel capitals in the region.

The site preserves traces of 14th century vaults and murals, testimonies of its spiritual and artistic role throughout the centuries. The accuracy of its location is estimated passable (level 5/10), with an official address recorded in the Merimée database. No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rentals) or its contemporary non-cult use.

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