Church Temple Neuf, Strasbourg

The Temple Neuf located in Strasbourg stands as a Lutheran church built upon the grounds where the previous Dominican convent once existed, a place where Meister Eckhart pursued his studies. This edifice was erected towards the close of the 19th century, replacing the former Dominican Church which fell during the Siege of Strasbourg on the night spanning from August 24 to 25, amidst the Franco-Prussian War. The subsequent fire not only razed the old church but also consumed the libraries of the University of Strasbourg and the City of Strasbourg, both situated at the Temple Neuf locale.

Originally established in 1260, the Dominican convent also welcomed the Jean Sturm Gymnasium in 1538. As Strasbourg embraced Protestantism in 1590, the library of the Protestant seminary found its new abode within the walls of the convent.

Constructed between 1874 and 1877, the present-day church showcases a pink sandstone facade and exhibits a Neo-Romanesque architectural style. The architect behind this creation was Emile Salomon. The moniker "Temple Neuf" mirrors the translation of the former Dominican Church's German title "Neue Kirche," a name adopted in 1681. This transition occurred after Louis XIV of France annexed Strasbourg, resulting in the expulsion of Protestants from Strasbourg Cathedral.

Within the Church lies the tombstone of Johannes Tauler, the renowned Dominican mystic and preacher. The notable 1877 organ was crafted by the skilled German organ maker Joseph Merklin.