Strasbourg Cathedral
Search results
Treat yourself to a visit to Strasbourg: thanks to its marvellous setting, various types of visits and the many activities your kids will love, it’s the perfect place for a great family experience!
Apr 26, 2024 · Strasbourg, city, capital of Bas-Rhin département, Grand Est région, eastern France. It lies 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the Rhine River on the Franco-German frontier.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of Strasbourg's Cathédrale Notre-Dame, completed in all its Gothic grandeur in 1439.
- Palais Rohan. Hailed as a ‘Versailles in miniature’, this opulent 18th-century residence is loaded with treasures. The basement Musée Archéologique takes you from the…
- Grande Île. History seeps through the twisting lanes and cafe-rimmed plazas of Grande Île, Strasbourg's Unesco World Heritage–listed island bordered by the River Ill…
- Petite France. Criss-crossed by narrow lanes, canals and locks, Petite France is where artisans plied their trades in the Middle Ages. The half-timbered houses,…
- 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.
People also ask
Is Strasbourg a World Heritage Site?
What is there to do in Strasbourg?
What is the history of Strasbourg?
What are some of the points of interest in Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is a vibrant and multicultural city that combines heritage, culture and the art of living. Discover its attractions, events, museums, festivals and more on the official tourism website of Alsace.
Jul 16, 2023 · Strasbourg blends German and French influences in its culture, architecture and cuisine. Explore its historic centre, museums, cathedral, parks and bike routes in this guide.
