Strasbourg Cathedral
Search results
Economically, Strasbourg is an important centre of manufacturing and engineering, as well as a hub of road, rail, and river transportation. The port of Strasbourg is the second-largest on the Rhine after Duisburg in Germany, and the second-largest river port in France after Paris.
Emblematic of Strasbourg, the Petite France was the district of millers, tanners and fishermen. Its half-timbered houses, narrow streets and waterfront areas give it a romantic, intimate atmosphere. Visit
It houses three museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Decorative Arts. The most interesting is the last one, because here there are a lot of rooms/halls furnished and arranged as in the years when the palace was built. Review of: Palais de Rohan. Written February 27, 2023.
Strasbourg : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local guide- Explore Strasbourg in 1 hour with a Local
- Selfguided and interactive tour of Strasbourg
- Local Guided Bike Tour in Strasbourg
- Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg
- Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Strasbourg with a Local
- Discover Strasbourg’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local Walking Tours
- Unusual treasure hunt at the Christmas markets in Strasbourg
- Historic Strasbourg: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
- Strasbourg Christmas Market Small Group Walking Tour Likely To Sell Out
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Strasbourg $8
- Strasbourg Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
- Strasbourg Cathedral. For 227 years up to 1874 this spellbinding sandstone cathedral was the tallest building in the world, and is still the highest surviving structure to have been built entirely during the medieval period.
- La Petite France. The most photogenic area in the city: Millers, fishermen and tanners plied their trades in this district of waterways, weirs and locks crowded by black and white half-timbered (colombage) houses.
- Parc de l’Orangerie. Just across the Ill from the European Parliament and the Court of Human Rights, the Parc de l’Orangerie took shape during the revolution when 140 orange trees confiscated from Château de Bouxwiller were granted to the city.
- Barrage Vauban. Despite being built in the 1600s this fortified bridge and weir on the River Ill was a cornerstone of the city’s defences as late as the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.
- Courtney Traub
- 03 68 98 51 02
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral. Address. Pl. de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France. Get directions. Phone +33 3 88 21 43 34. Web Visit website. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, Notre-Dame Cathedral rivals its more famous counterpart in Paris.
- Amble Around Little France. Address. Petite-France, 67000 Strasbourg, France. Get directions. Probably the most photogenic neighborhood in the city, the area known as "La Petite France" has a fairy-tale-like charm about it.
- Shop and People Watch at Place Kléber. Address. Pl. Kléber, 67000 Strasbourg, France. Get directions. Web Visit website. The largest square in central Strasbourg, Place Kléber is an excellent place for window shopping, people-watching, and (in warmer times) enjoying a coffee or beer on one of the cafe-brasserie terraces that spill into the square.
- Visit the Palais Rohan and Its Museums. A major destination for arts and culture in Strasbourg, the Palais Rohan is home to three important sites: the Fine Arts Museum, Archaeological Museum, and Decorative Arts Museum.
People also ask
Is Strasbourg a German city?
What is Strasbourg famous for?
Is Strasbourg a good place to visit?
Which countries are based in Strasbourg?
Apr 26, 2024 · In 1792 Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a French poet, musician, and soldier, composed in Strasbourg the anthem of the Rhine Army, since known as “La Marseillaise.”. In the Franco-German War (1870–71) the Germans captured Strasbourg after a 50-day siege and annexed it. The city reverted to France after World War I.
Discover Strasbourg, a city that blends French and German cultures and history. Explore its Gothic cathedral, palaces, museums, canals and more with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.
