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Patrimoine & Culture
Arsenal Sainte-Barbe
📍 Sélestat, Bas-Rhin
· Place de la Victoire, 67600 Sélestat
À propos
At the heart of the pedestrian zone and its shops stands the Arsenal Sainte-Barbe. This Gothic-style building was built in 1470 on the site of the former medieval synagogue.
In 1534, due to a lack of space at the Saint-Hilaire arsenal, weapons were stored here, hence the name Arsenal Sainte Barbe, patron saint of artillerymen.
In the 19th century, it was returned to its original function as a warehouse for wheat, tobacco and hops.
In 1901, the second floor was converted into an auditorium, then into a meeting room. The second floor was then used as a village hall. These functions are still retained today.
A double-flight staircase was built above the Gothic doorway on the first floor. The magnificent crenellated gable, characteristic of the Rhenish Renaissance, is topped by a thick stork's nest, adding to the picturesque effect. A 20th-century statue of Saint Barbara stands at the corner of the facades.
Visible from the outside or according to the exhibition/entertainment program.
In 1534, due to a lack of space at the Saint-Hilaire arsenal, weapons were stored here, hence the name Arsenal Sainte Barbe, patron saint of artillerymen.
In the 19th century, it was returned to its original function as a warehouse for wheat, tobacco and hops.
In 1901, the second floor was converted into an auditorium, then into a meeting room. The second floor was then used as a village hall. These functions are still retained today.
A double-flight staircase was built above the Gothic doorway on the first floor. The magnificent crenellated gable, characteristic of the Rhenish Renaissance, is topped by a thick stork's nest, adding to the picturesque effect. A 20th-century statue of Saint Barbara stands at the corner of the facades.
Visible from the outside or according to the exhibition/entertainment program.
