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  • 1. Notre-Dame Cathedral

    The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg is a beautiful example of late-Gothic architecture and sports one of the tallest church spires in the world. Inside, it has the longest nave in France....   more
  • 2. La Petite France

    Located on the southwest side of the island that makes up the city center of Strasbourg, the Petite France area is one of the most beautiful in the city. We were there on a clear summer day and the...   more
  • 3. Boat trip on the river

    On the advice of VTer beausoleil, I took a ride on the Batorama to get my bearings and to work out just what sights required a closer look and to discard those that didn't appeal to me. The cruise...   more
  • 4. Les Ponts Couverts

    A ponte couvert is simply a covered bridge. While in Strasbourg, the part of Petite France near the Vauban Barrage is called Les Ponte Couverts, there is no covered bridge there. In the middle ages, a...   more
  • 5. Place Gutenberg

    "What the world is today, good and bad, it owes to Gutenberg. Everything can be traced to this source, but we are bound to bring him homage, ... for the bad that his colossal invention has brought...   more
  • 6. The European Parliament

    Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament, which it shares with Brussels. However, it is in Strasbourg that the votes occur during the 12 plenary sessions each year (committee...   more
  • 7. Palais des Rohan- Museums

    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'...   more
  • 8. Barrage Vauban

    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...   more
  • 9. Église Saint Pierre le Vieux

    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...   more
  • 10. Pont Saint Martin

    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...   more
  • 11. The Council of Europe

    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...   more
  • 12. Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame

    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...   more
  • 13. Church of Saint Paul

    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...   more
  • 14. The Modern Art Museum

    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...   more
  • 15. Day Trips - Heidelberg

    Strasbourg is a really good base for daytrips. You can be in Heidelberg in about two hours by train and the trains are frequent. Once you arrive head straight...   more
  • 16. Parc de la Citadelle

    In the 1600s, the engineer/architect Vauban designed a fortress near the Rhine to protect the city. Today you can visit the remains of this fortress in the Parc...   more
  • 17. L’Eglise St-Thomas - St Thomas Church

    The St. Thomas Church is Strasbourg’s second largest church, just behind the cathedral. It is a Protestant church and has been since 1549, which is significant...   more
  • 18. Statues of Strasbourg

    As you walk around Strasbourg, keep your eyes open for unique and sometimes rather funny statues. They seem to be very random, although most were not in the...   more
  • 19. War memorial at Place de la République

    The war memorial of a mother with her two sons in the center of the Place de la République is a reminder of the plight of so many families in the Alsace region...   more
  • 20. Egyptian house

    The travel guides and maps highlight this house with Egyptian decorations on the exterior as a site worth visiting. It is actually someone’s home on a city...   more
  • 21. Maison Kammerzell

    Situated in Place de la Cathedrale, just to the right of the cathedral, is the former home of wealthy merchants through the centuries, the Maison Kammerzell....   more
  • 22. Kammerzell House

    Wikipedia describes the Kammerzell House thus:"The Kammerzell House (Alsatian: Kammerzellhüs, French: Maison Kammerzell, German: Kammerzellhaus) is one of the...   more
  • 23. Wonderfully maintained houses

    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...   more
  • 24. University Gardens and Zoo

    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...   more
  • 25. l'Orangerie

    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....   more
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