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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!