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Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Strasbourg

 119 Reviews  You will be attracted like a magnet to the cathedral. It's huge, and dominates the city. The little streets are quaint, full of people in the best of time and pleasant for a stroll, maybe with an ice... 

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La Petite France

La Petite France, Strasbourg

 51 Reviews  The Maison des Tanneurs in Petite France is today actually a restaurant. On our visit to Petite France we didn`t dine here, nevertheless, the building is worth a visit, if only to see from the... 

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Boat trip on the river

Boat trip on the river, Strasbourg

 18 Reviews  The River Ill winds its way around the old city of Strasbourg. So a great way to see and learn all about this city is to take a boat ride around it. Boat tours can be just for sightseeing, or for... 

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Place Gutenberg

Place Gutenberg, Strasbourg

 9 Reviews  Place Gutenberg is two blocks west of the Cathedral. At its center is the excellent statue to the town's most famous citizen created by David d'Angers in 1840. Along one side of the square is the... 

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The European Parliament

The European Parliament, Strasbourg

 13 Reviews  The European Parliament represents, in the words of the 1957 Treaty of Rome, 'the peoples of the States brought together in the European Community'. The Parliament has got 626 Members (30.04.2003) of... 

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Les Ponts Couverts

Les Ponts Couverts, Strasbourg

 10 Reviews  The three watch towers at the end of La Petite France were rebuilt in the 19C to maintain the watch tower appearance and the neighborhood remains as it was along the district but without the tanning... 

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Palais des Rohan- Museums

Palais des Rohan- Museums, Strasbourg

 8 Reviews  The "palais des Rohan" was built for the infamous Rohan family who detained the town's bishopship during several decades. The palace presents the architectural specificity to be the only 'historical'... 

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Barrage Vauban

Barrage Vauban, Strasbourg

 5 Reviews  The Barrage (dam) Vauban (aka the great lock) was built around 1690, using the plans from the king's Louis XiV architect Vauban (thus the name). It was intended to reinforce the town's security : the... 

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The Council of Europe

The Council of Europe, Strasbourg

 5 Reviews  Strasbourg is a host for several European institutions. One of them is Council of Europe. It is the oldest international organization working towards European integration, founded in 1949. It is... 

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Église Saint Pierre le Vieux

Église Saint Pierre le Vieux, Strasbourg

 4 Reviews  Église Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (Church Saint Peter the New) stands at the end of Petite rue de l'Église/Klein Krichgass. Three churches have been built one after the other on the same place. There... 

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Pont Saint Martin

Pont Saint Martin, Strasbourg

 2 Reviews  Point Saint Martin is second most famous bridge in Petite France. From the bridge is great view of canal and half timbered houses. Under the bridge is great restaurant with gallery which was washing... 

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Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame

Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame, Strasbourg

 1 Review  Visit the Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame. This museum dedicated to art of the Strasbourg and upper Rhine region is set in a magnificent group of ancient buildings, the oldest being from the 14th... 

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Church of Saint Paul

Church of Saint Paul, Strasbourg

 2 Reviews  At the convergence of the rivers Ill and Aar is Le pont d'Auvergne. Sitting in this place is another magnificent church, L'eglise Saint Paul. Rather spectacular views of the church is afforded... 

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The Modern Art Museum

The Modern Art Museum, Strasbourg

 1 Review  This strange masqued horse (signed by Mimmo Paladino) stands on the entrance roof of the "Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain". The new glass and pink sandstone building hosts since 1998 works from... 

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Kammerzell House

Kammerzell House, Strasbourg

 Maryimelda Says:  Wikipedia describes the Kammerzell House thus:"The Kammerzell House (Alsatian: Kammerzellhüs, French: Maison Kammerzell, German: Kammerzellhaus) is one of the... 

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Wonderfully maintained houses

Wonderfully maintained houses, Strasbourg

 Maryimelda Says:  Anyone who has ever been to Europe and especially to Germany or the Alsace in France will know very well about half timbered houses. Some are better kept than... 

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University Gardens and Zoo

University Gardens and Zoo, Strasbourg

 Tom_Fields Says:  Do you want a change of scene? Perhaps a little greenery? The University Gardens offer a chance to escape the urban hustle and bustle. These are among the most... 

18.

l'Orangerie

l'Orangerie, Strasbourg

 jamiema Says:  The oldest and most beautiful of Strasbourg's string of green parks is l'Orangerie, which, as the name suggests, comprises of the grounds of the old Orangery.... 

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The protestant church of Saint Pierre le Jeune

The protestant church of Saint Pierre le Jeune, Strasbourg

 mariev Says:  This gothic style church has a rather complex history : built between 1250 and 1320 on the site of a merovinginian chapel dedicated to Saint Colomban, it became... 

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Maison Kammerzell

Maison Kammerzell, Strasbourg

 mariev Says:  This medieval town house (dated from the XVI th century), typical of the Alsacian architecture is one of the most photographied buildings in Strasbourg.It's... 

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Visit the Orangerie, a great park

Visit the Orangerie, a great park, Strasbourg

 Beausoleil Says:  When you are tired of cities, just take a bus to the Orangerie and you are transported into a quiet, peaceful garden in the heart of Strasbourg where you can... 

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Take a half day trip to Colmar

Take a half day trip to Colmar, Strasbourg

 Maryimelda Says:  Colmar is a gorgeous little town about half hour by train from Strasbourg. It is filled with quaint and colourful half-timbered houses which are a delight even... 

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River Ill

River Ill, Strasbourg

 Maryimelda Says:  The River Ill can be found in the Alsace region of north-eastern France. It runs through Mulhouse, Colmar, Selestat and most notably Strasbourg. It begins in... 

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Houses

Houses, Strasbourg

 traveloturc Says:  Notable distinctly medieval streets: Rue Mercière, Rue des Dentelles, Rue du Bain aux Plantes, Rue des Juifs, Rue des Frères, Rue des Tonneliers, Rue du... 

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Statue of Jean-Baptiste Kleber

Statue of Jean-Baptiste Kleber, Strasbourg

 Maryimelda Says:  In the square known as Place Kleber, is a statue of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, under which is a vault containing his remains. He was born in Strasbourg in... 

Top 3 Hotels in Strasbourg

Hotel Gutenberg

 1 Review and 183 Opinions  I toured Alsace by bicycle in mid-September, 2008. After the group ride was over, I stayed for 3... 

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Comfort Hotel Strasbourg Ouest

 2 Reviews and 319 Opinions  Little bit far from centre, because you can´t walk straight all the way to town, as we thought, but... 

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Residence Jean-Sebastien Bach

 1 Review and 103 Opinions  La Residence Jean-Sebastien Bach is a four stars hotel located in front of Park Orangerie. The... 

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Q:  My friend and I are seeking an apt for 1 week in early July 2012. One place we found is on rue de la première armée. Can anyone... 

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