Dominican Church (closed until 24 July 2026)
Started in 1283, the construction of the Dominican church mainly dates back to the first half of the 14th century. It is an important example of the mendicant orders architecture, even if the Dominicans arrived in 1278 were temporarily driven out of the city in 1330. In 1458, the roof and the cloister were damaged by a fire. After that, reconstruction works have been necessary.
Contact
Place des Dominicains
68000
Colmar
03 89 24 46 57
stmartin.colmar@gmail.com
Started in 1283, the construction of the Dominican church mainly dates back to the first half of the 14th century. It is an important example of the mendicant orders architecture, even if the Dominicans arrived in 1278 were temporarily driven out of the city in 1330. In 1458, the roof and the cloister were damaged by a fire. After that, reconstruction works have been necessary. In 1720, thanks to the installation of a baroque decorating, the church was less austere than before. The Dominican church was during the most part of the 19th century used to non-religious ends, before becoming again a place of worship in 1898. The church has been restored in the early 80’s and 90’s.
Around 1475, Martin Schongauer’s studio created the Altarpiece of the Dominicans which is today exposed in the Unterlinden museum. Since 1973 the Dominican Church owns the masterpiece of Martin Schongauer, Madonna of the Rose Bush, which was exposed in the Saint Martin collegiate church.
First visit of the Dominican Church (Please check the opening months)
Première visite de l'Eglise des Dominicains
Opening time
Open from 5 to 31 March and from 24 July to 30 December Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm.
Wednesday: 3pm-6pm.Friday, Saturday: 10am-6pm.
(Closed at 12.45 and 17.45)
Guide dogs
Stroller
Access by bike
Access on foot
Information
Other Tariffs
Young (12 -18 years old): 1 €
Student (18+): € 1.50
Group from 15 pers. : € 1.50
Thematic of the place
Prestation