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Saint-Martin's tower

Église Saint-Martin, Colmar

Église Saint-Martin is a striking 14th-century Gothic church that dominates the center of Colmar. The church is built of red and gold stones and is in the shape of a Latin cross. The Renaissance crown over the bell tower was added in the 16th century, following a fire. The current structure was built on the […]

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Charming buildings

Colmar, Alsace, France

With a population of 68,000, Colmar is largest city on the Route des Vins. It turns out fairy-tale aesthetics are scalable – Colmar is just as cute as the other villages on the road. The old town is beautifully maintained. It helps that the city was largely unscathed during the world wars and the French […]

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