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Saint Lucia Church of Niederhergheim, located in the Haut-Rhin department in the Grand East region, is a religious building built in the 2nd half of the 19th century. It replaces an earlier church mentioned in 1262, rebuilt in 1750, then razed around 1870 to give way to the current building. The latter, erected according to the plans of architect G. Laubser by the entrepreneur Charles Albrecht of Altkirch, is distinguished by its neo-Roman style and its location modified from the old church.

The interior decoration, created in 1896 by the painter Carl-Philipp Schilling, is a remarkable example of Alsatian neo-Roman art. The walls of the nave have geometric and floral motifs (rosaces, interlaces), while the ceiling caissons are decorated with religious symbols. These paintings, as well as the stained glass windows, were listed as historic monuments by order of 25 February 2000, highlighting their heritage value.

The church, owned by the commune of Niederhergheim, illustrates the architectural and artistic evolution of religious buildings in Alsace in the 19th century. Its designation as historical monuments in 2000 reflects its importance in the local heritage, mixing medieval heritage (first mentioned in 1262) and artistic creations of the end of the century. The street of Oberhergheim, where it stands, recalls its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of the village.

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