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If you think of Strasbourg, you will immediately notice the mighty Strasbourg Cathedral, the local gastronomy, the picturesque Petite France district that is so popular with tourists and, of course, the Big Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. All of this has given Strasbourg its unique reputation, firmly rooted in history and traditions.. <9> Strasbourg is a city of approximately 640000 inhabitants and the capital of the Alsace region and the Bas Rhin department.. It lies on the Rhine and on the small river Ill, which branches in the city and encloses the old town with its two arms.. <9> Strasbourg has a long history dating back to the Romans.. Therefore, there are also numerous historic buildings, monuments, museums and other attractions.. <9> Like many other French cities, the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg opens the doors of its museums free of charge on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to 6pm.. <9> <9> Numerous gardens and parks form green oases in the city: <9> -The Botanical Garden <9> -The Garden of the Two Shores <9> -The Orangerie Park, a romantic spot Nature <9> - The Parc de la Citadelle, a former fortress <9> -The Pourtalès Park, a treasure trove of contemporary art <9> <9> <994/1114031> <994/1413322> <994/1416154> <9> <994/1418446 > <994/1418489> <994/1418493>
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The Strasbourg Cathedral is one of the great European Gothic cathedrals and the symbol of the city.. The construction in the year 1015 was initially in Romanesque style.. Later, Gothic elements gradually came along.. In 1439, the 142 m high North Tower was completed.. From the 66 m high viewing platform you have a magnificent view over the rooftops of the city to the Black Forest and the Vosges.. <9> The Strasbourg Minster was built from the famous pink sandstone of the Vosges.. <9> <9> Inside the cathedral are the stained glass windows, the stone pulpit, the famous angel pier in the south transept, the astronomical clock and the Silbermann organ.. <9> <994/1114041> <994/1418507> <994/1418468>