Strasbourg
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Strasbourg
It's the capital and principal city of the Alsace It's the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France. region in eastern France.
Situated on the Ill River.Situated on the Ill River. Climate is Oceanic (warm, relatively sunny Climate is Oceanic (warm, relatively sunny
summers and cold, overcast winters)summers and cold, overcast winters) Located on the border of Germany and FranceLocated on the border of Germany and France You'll find people who speak German or You'll find people who speak German or
French.French.
Quick Facts
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
Founded in 1855.
The orchestra currently holds 110 permanent musicians.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
Built between 1176 and 1439 Built between 1176 and 1439
466 feet tall466 feet tall
Was the world's tallest building from 1647 to Was the world's tallest building from 1647 to 18741874
Sixth-tallest church in the worldSixth-tallest church in the world Sandstone in construction gives the cathedral Sandstone in construction gives the cathedral
its pink hue.its pink hue.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
La Petite France
Cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and Cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and medieval buildings.medieval buildings.
Fine dining and good shoppingFine dining and good shopping
0.4 miles from city center0.4 miles from city center
La Petite France
Botanical Gardens
Has an arboretum, Alpine garden and Has an arboretum, Alpine garden and glasshousesglasshouses
Home to 6000 rare plant species from around Home to 6000 rare plant species from around the world.the world.
The garden is split into four ecological areas: The garden is split into four ecological areas: pond, sand, rock garden and heath.pond, sand, rock garden and heath.
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
It's free!It's free!