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July 6, 2010

Place de la Cathédrale(Cathedral Square)-Colmar Tourism

 Place de la Cathédrale(Cathedral Square)

Place de la Cathédrale(Cathedral Square)

“This Renaissance structure with its remarkable loggia, was built in 1575, from the framework of the Saint Jacques chapel, which sheltered the ossuary of the former cemetary of the collegiate church of Saint Martin. Originally intended to be a town hall, this building then housed the town guard. A nut market was once held under the arcades of the eastern part.”

  • Address: Place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar
  • Directions: through the arcades you can walk from the Rue des Marchands to the Place de la Cathédrale