Of course, you have repeatedly heard of Strasbourg as a city where the headquarters of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights are located. But Strasbourg is also a beautiful city in the western part of France and in the heart of Europe, with a long history, as well as an interesting selection of attractions. The city belongs to Alsace - now only the historical region, and earlier (until 2016) - the administrative region of France.
Unique Strasbourg, his heritage and attractions with photos and description
The area called "Little France"Old architecture
- Strasbourg's attractions are his most famous historical Center - The area called "Little France", which is introduced by UNESCO to the list World Heritage. This is a charming place, full of romance, with a unique architecture of half-timbered (frame with a characteristic extender on the walls) of houses, with covered bridges through the ducts of the local River il. There are many colors - on the flower beds and on balconies of houses. From the ancient defense facilities of the XIII-XVII centuries, there were interesting for tourists four towers and dams (dam) Voban.
- The Cathedral of Strasbourg is a delightful structure, built in the period of the XII-XV centuries instead of the ancient Roman altar located here. The building is unusually its asymmetry - only one of his two towers was fully built, and due to its height (142 m) the cathedral for a long time (up to the 20th century) was considered the highest in Europe. Inside - magnificent interiors with sculptural ensembles, tapestries, multicolored stained glass windows and astronomical clock, showing the signs of the zodiac and orbit planets. Unforgettable impression The sound of the XVIII century organ produces.
- Next to the cathedral is the Palace of Roan, the residence of the Bishop of Strasbourg is a characteristic sample of the Baroque style of the XVIII century. Later, the building was used as a residence of the King of France. Now there are museums - archaeological, visual and applied arts.
- In the neighborhood, you can see the half-timbered house of the Kammercel of the XVI century, standing out by an unusual architecture: the lower floor - the stone, the next three floors are wooden, and then the three-level roof, with the facade of the frescoes and wooden sculptures.
- In the center of Strasbourg on the embankment there is a Saint-Thomas Church, owned by architectural style to Gothic Alsace. The church is a crypt with the remains of the French military commanders Maurice Saxon, as well as an old organ, whose keys touched the hands of the Great Mozart. If you are lucky, you can get to one of the organ concerts that are sometimes held here. The church is a major acting Protestant arrival. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe republic there are interesting buildings of the opera, prefectures and the Palace of the Rhine.
Palace Roan. Monuments of Strasbourg
- The statue of General Jean Batista Celebra is installed on the square of his name, which is the central and most in Strasbourg. The commander himself is buried here. Cleber Square traditionally takes all official urban events.
- At Gutenberg Square, a monument to the first-satellite, Johann Gutenberg, who lived for some time in Strasbourg, invented and launched it was the machine for a lift (letters) for a typography. On the square there is also a building of the city hall.
- Much in the colors of magnolia in the spring of a monument to the fallen in the center of the Republic of the Republic.
- Installation "With Europe in the heart" of the artist L. Cherina is located in front of the building of the European Parliament headquarters.
Museums of Strasbourg
- Historical Museum of Strasbourg, located in the former building of the meat shop of the XIX century;
- museum dedicated to the construction of the Cathedral;
- museum of Art of Alsace;
- modern Art Museum;
- archaeological Museum;
- museum of applied art (china, faience, ceramics);
- museum visual arts (works of Raphael, Joto, Botichelli, Goya);
- museum of Caricature Tomi Unger.
Modern Strasbourg
Strasbourg is one of the centers of the European Union, the offices of its main institutions are posted here:
- European Court of Human Rights;
- Council of Europe;
- European Parliament.
All of them definitely cause interest with their unusual architecture in the style of modern and glitter glass facades.
Inside of these buildings, you can also get on the excursion, after registering.
On the neighboring streets there are embassies of some countries that can be found during the walk.
The unique geographical location of Strasbourg is in France, but practically on the border with Germany, it became a prerequisite for the construction of a symbolic "bridge of Europe" through the River Rhine, connecting the shores of France and Germany, - on it, you can go from one country to another. Modern Strasbourg is considered to be one of the educational and intellectual centers of Europe. Here is the second most important and level of the university in France, one of the oldests - here studied, for example, still Goethe. The number of students learning here is about 40 thousand people.
Parks Strasbourg.
The city is famous for its delightful parks, among which:
- orangery Park with beautiful landscapes, built on the orders of Napoleon for Josephine;
- citadel Park;
- park with storks, next to the PACE building;
- Botanical Garden near the university;
- beautiful Square on the Republic Square;
- parks on both sides of the "Bridge of Europe".
What you can see a tourist in Strasbourg for 1 day
Cathedral It is better to immediately plan this day without a car - most streets of the center of Strasbourg are pedestrian, very pleasant slowly to resemble them, watching local attractions.
So, I advise you to inspect (in such a sequence):
- indoor bridges, guard towers and a lamb of Voban with a panoramic platform at the top;
- kozhevnikov's house;
- saint-Thomas Church;
- gutenberg Square;
- Cathedral with an inspection of the interior of the building and the rise to the viewing platform;
- house of Kammercel;
- palace Roan;
- building of the City Hall, Republic Square;
- buildings headquarters of European institutions, pedestrian bridge over Rhine;
If there is time, you can see some of the museums of the city, take a walk through the park or go on a tour of the Ile River Channels on a pleasure boat.
Where to go with children in Strasbourg
- Visit B. children's center Le Vaisseau in Neudorf.
- Ride on a big bright carousel on Gutemberg Square.
- Look at the astronomical clock in the cathedral with the figures of the apostles left every hour.
- Ride on the river tram.
- Take rent bicycles and go through the city center, there are many bicycle tracks.
- Take a walk near the pond with turtles in the Park Citadel.
In addition, children's and sports grounds will meet everywhere in the city, and in most restaurants and cafes will offer a separate menu for children.
Video Review of Strasbourg sights
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After examining the attractions in Strasbourg, it is time to familiarize yourself with its surroundings, because they have to an interesting and rich holiday. Alsace is predominantly wooded and enough pictorial terrain for. There are many small cozy towns, you can easily go on a journey through some of them. Along the way, there are private winery with vineyards, most of whom you will be happy to offer a tasting tour. Very interesting tours in the surrounding castles, despite the fact that some of them are in the destroyed (fully or partially) state. There will also be more interesting cruises for local rivers Il and Rhine.
Here is such a, Strasbourg. Center for European Policy, City-history and at the same time a homely cozy city for you will probably remember for a long time. Did you like in Strasbourg? What is interesting to see?
Strasbourg. France.
Strasbourg - City in the east of France, the capital of Alsace, the region that borders Germany.
Strasbourg was founded by the Romans that the military camp broke here during the German campaign in 14-16. ArgentoTo - the so-called settlement at the time.
In IV century Strasbourg became a bishop location. In 357, a large battle between the German troops of Alemanov and Emperor Julian turned to the city's approaches to the city, the German king was captured in that battle, and Julian became a Roman emperor in a few years.
But in 366, Alemanna captured Strasbourg and Alsace, as well as most of Switzerland. In V to the city passed under the power of the Huns, and then francs.
In 1262, Strasbourg became a free city. At about 1520, the reformation began, after the publication of the religious doctrine Martin Luther.
In 1681, Louis XIV joined Strasbourg to France.
In 1870, Strasbourg capitulated before Prussia.
In 1940, German troops occupied the city and annexed Alsace. In 1944, Strasbourg was released.
In 1949, Strasbourg was chosen by the venue of the European Council meeting and from 1952 - the European Parliament.
Let's start our route by Strasbourg from place Kleber.This area is easy to get from the railway station on foot.
Cleber Square - the largest area of \u200b\u200bthe cityShe is named after General Jean-Batista Kleber, a member of the Napoleonic wars born in Strasbourg. His statue decorates the area. Noteworthy brick colors Building Welcome (Aubette), built in 1765-1778. Architect Jacques Francois Blondez. Three artists worked on the inner decoration of the building - Sofia Toyuba-Arp, Jean Arp and Teo Vann Dosburg, as a result of which he began to call the "Sicstinian chapel of abstract art."
Cleber Square. Strasbourg. France.
Cafe Paul. Strasbourg. France.
Street leads to K. place Place Gutenberg.. On a spacious area, the statue of Johann Guttenberg - Jeweler and the inventor, known in the XV century. He created a method of typography by moving literals. In the center of the square installed carousel.
Through a narrow street overlooking the bullfin Cathedral Notre Damewhich is the main religious building of the city.
Cathedral Notre Dame.
Strasbourg. France.
The Strasbourg Cathedral is a peculiar, characteristic compound of french and German gothic.
The construction of the cathedral lasted from the end of the XII century. Until the end of the XV century, it is associated with German masters - Erwin from Steinbaa, Ulrich from Ensingen and Gulz from Cologne. The tower of the cathedral, crowned with a spire, rises to a height of 142 meters, for two centuries (from 1647 to 1874) it was the highest building in the world!
The Cathedral has three neopa, a sample for the construction was the Nerv Denis Cathedral, erected in the XIII century.
Astronomical clock is attracted special attention. The first mechanical clock was invented in the XIII century, it turned the world of time measurement. Many urban buildings set the mechanical clock, and Strasbourg was one of the first cities, placing the clock inside the cathedral. This happened in 1352-1354. They were called "Watch Volkhov".
Portal of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Strasbourg. France.
Coming out of the cathedral pay attention to the carved house of Kammercel - A half-timbered building built in 1427. The rich-decorated facade was added in 1589. This is one of the most famous and beautiful half-timbered house in the style of Late German Gothic.
From the Cathedral, we will pass to the embankment.
Strasbourg Street.
Here is the historic museum, the former customs and a little further the Rogan Palace.
In addition, from here go boats on which you can make a walk through water highways of Strasbourg. Mandatory point of sightseeing program!
Water highway passing through the city - River Ile, the influx of Rhine. In Strasbourg, Ile River is divided into sleeves, uniting with the channels, they form a picturesque tourist quarter - "Little France", which we will visit later.
River walk On the boat can be left for the evening when we get tired of hiking, and the sunset sun paint the house on the embankments in golden colors.
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Walk on the boat. Strasbourg. France.
Monumental palace Rogan - One of the most significant buildings of Alsace in the Baroque style. It contains three museums - archaeological, museum of applied art and the museum of fine art.
Palace of Rogan. Strasbourg. France.
Let's turn on the bridge to the other side, we will turn left and go along the promenade of the Baletel.
Quai des Pecheurs - One of the pleasant places of Strasbourg for evening relax with a glass of cocktail. There are numerous bars and clubs located on the barges.
View of the waterfront pace. Strasbourg. France.
Embankment pace. Strasbourg. France.
Sharp spiers are church of St. Paulperformed in neo-style style in 1892-97. The church is located on the island of Saint Helena.
Church of St. Paul.
Strasbourg. France.
Turn on avenue De La Liberte 'which leads to palace Raine.. This is the former Imperial Palace, erected in the German part of Strasbourg in 1883-88. The palace surrounds an extensive garden. In the course of the Franco-Prussian war, Strasbourg became german city And the question arose about the admission of the emperor, which served as a reason for the sale of the palace.
Palace Raine. Strasbourg. France.
Pass out jacques-Sturm Quai Jacques-Sturm Catholic church of St. Peter youngmade of red brick. Opposite the church installed the statue of the monk and researcher in Africa Charles Ezhen de Fouco. He was found to face blissful almost one hundred years after his death. Charles de Fouco served in the French army, later he traveled alone in Morocco and Algerian Sahara. In 1890, he joined the order of the Trappists, preached in Africa, in parallel with the study of the life and morals of local residents - Tuaregov. Foucault died during an uprising, leaving behind the big dictionary of the Taareg language, the book "Revival of Morocco", as well as the work on the study of the poetry of Taaregov.
Let's go on the other side of the il river on quai Schoepflin And continue the way.
After some time, on the right side, we will see high-rise buildings - this shopping center And hotels in turning here to the left, we will fall to the Cleber Square, from which our route began (about 3.5 km).
Here we can continue our way along the embankment to "Little France" - The most picturesque quarter of Strasbourg. Or from Cleber Square to turn to the Ushitsa Fosse de Taner, which also leads to "Little France".
"Little France."
The Ile River is divided into numerous channels, small waterfalls, forming the sushi pieces, on which gradious houses are crowded. The multi-colored quarter, drowning in colors, is similar to a gingerbread city, cozy cafes look at the channels, crowds of tourists pass on clean streets. But at the end of the XV century. Everything was different, here they built a hospice for patients with syphilis, which was called "French Disease". Hence the name of the quarter.
"Little France."
"Little France."
"Little France."
It is worth moving on the other side to inspect damb Vobanerected in the XVII century. on the il river. The dam rises into several floors up, there are a sculpture, and from the top level there is a magnificent panorama at the Strasbourg Center.
Dama Voban inside. Strasbourg.
View of Strasbourg with dams.
European quarter. Strasbourg. France.
View from the bridge. Strasbourg. France.
Strasbourg (Strasbourg) is a cozy city in the east of France, the historical capital of Alsace. The population is about 300,000 people. His story is very interesting. It is believed that Strasbourg was founded in the first century.
Throughout its existence, he several times alternately became part of Germany, then France. This unique historical experience allowed Strasbourg to become the parliamentary capital of Europe, the center of many community organizations. Including the world famous Strasbourg court for human rights. The headquarters of the Council of Europe settled here not by chance. After all, Strasbourg symbolizes the reconciliation of the two countries.
This unusual city seems like two faces. Territorial belonging France is in contradiction with a true German name of the city. The word Straßburg is literally translated from German as the "City of the Road". On the streets you can hear French and German speech. But the vast majority of the inhabitants speak on a specific Alsatian dialect. The imprint of the two states is clearly noticeable in the architectural guide of Strasbourg. French water trams and the Gothic Cathedral seem to be transferred to the shore of the Parisian Seine. And the pretty half-timbered houses and majestic churches are forced to doubt that you are not in Germany.
Some residents of Strasbourg move to live in Germany, while they prefer to go to France. This is due to the fact that the German side is much lower. Therefore, shopping is recommended to do in Germany. Fortunately, through Rhine a bridge, according to which, without any problems, can be moved to the German town of Kel. It is possible to even walk along pedestrian bridge. The parks are located on both sides, which makes these walks attractive for both local residents and tourists.
They have something to look at and where to relax.
The main sights of Strasbourg.
Start acquaintance follows from the city center. It is limited to the sleeves of the River Ile than and explains the name "Big Island" or, as the French say, Grand Il (Grande Ile). He is listed in the world cultural heritage UNESCO. The unique architectural appearance of ancient Strasbourg amazing imagination. Old city Located quite compact. You can bypass it in a few hours. But if time allows, boldly allocate all day. I want to stop near each building and to absorb this particular atmosphere of ancient streets.
The cathedral area can rightly be called the heart of Strasbourg. Here is Strasbourg cathedral Most Holy Mother (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg). This is the main attraction of the city. Its height is 142 meters. Place for construction is not chosen by chance. Back in the VII century, the first Christian temple was built here. Since then, he changed and transformed, destroyed by fires and again rebelled out of the ashes. Until the grand gothic giant, sustaining and admiration, has not grown. Facades with carved figures, medieval stained glass windows, ancient organ, unique astronomical clock - every detail worthy of attention.
If there is a desire, climb on the viewing platform of the cathedral. Just in advance, count the strength - on foot will have to overcome 332 steps. But the panorama that opened is worth it. All Strasbourg will be visible as on the palm.
To the right of the cathedral is the Roe Palace, the former residence of the Bishops of Strasbourg. Now there are three most interesting museum of the city - Archaeological, Museum of Decorative Art and Museum of Fine Arts. This is a good chance for tourists to have time to visit everything without long searches and movements.
Be sure to make an excursion through the channels of Strasbourg on the walking boat Bato Mush. The journey will last a little more than an hour. During this time, the boat will wipe the historic center of the city and will pass as many as 2 gateway. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the famous Little France, memorable covered bridges and dams of Voban.
What to bring from Strasbourg
In addition to impressions, many unique souvenirs can be brought from Strasbourg. For example, inlaid on a tree with an image of Alsasy landscapes. You can find real works of art. The masters connect the pieces of "mosaic" from different breeds of a tree. The accuracy of playing the picture is striking. This picture will decorate your home and will become an unusual gift for friends and relatives.
The painting on a tree in ancient Alsance style, a bright painting on glass, tissue souvenirs with folk ornament, Betshdorf and Suflen ceramics - here is not a complete list of local wonders. But the main souvenir is a white stork figure, an alzat symbol. The belief says that this bird brings happiness and good luck to the house.
From this journey you will return to the impressions enriched and with the desire to return to this magic city again.
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Interesting facts and what to see in Strasbourg. Part 2
In Strasbourg, you can also visit:
+ Gayot market area - We are talking about the beloved area, surrounded by bars and restaurants in which students are often found.
Do not forget to look at the house of the famous Caliostro. A beautiful building that the light saw in the 18th century, standing on the corner of the street Rape. This is the very graph of Caliosostro, which was involved in a flasher with the Queen of Mary-Antoinette's necklace.
+ Climb on Rape Street and in front of you in all my greatness will appear the Palace of the Rogan family. This delightful building was built in the 18th century by the Bishop of Arman Gastron de Rogan-Subiz in order to replace the preceding Palace of Bishop. The palace was built in a classic style and became an extremely visited place after the conquest of his simple French.
Through the majestic gates that "guard" the statues of the Holy Clemans, you will fall into courtyard. The main building of the palace consists of three floors, of which the 1st floor fully belonged to the bishop.
Currently, the palace turned not even one, but in three museums:
- The Palace in itself, where you can visit the rooms of His Persons, as well as their servants;
- Museum of decorative art, where you can admire the collection of products from ceramics, gold and silver, as well as furniture;
- Museum of Fine Art, which presents a collection of works by artists of the 16th and 8th centuries.
+ Museum of creativity Notre Dame stands next to the Rogan Palace and is placed in several beautiful buildings. The most old building is located on the left and dates back to the 14th century, the fact that on the right, the 16th century, and two were built in the period from 14 to 17th century. These buildings form a museum ensemble.
The museum presents works of art created in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance Epoch. Here you can admire wonderful stained glass windows, of which the stained glass windows of Vessemembers - the oldest in all of France, as well as sculptures, tapestries, gold-plated rooms, canvas and casual paintings, and in the courtyard you can wander around the garden in which medicinal plants are planted in that era .
+ Square in front of the Cathedral: Strasbourg Cathedral surround beautiful houseswho do not have a score. In the house number 10 was located earlier than the oldest pharmacy of France, but several years ago she closed and now in this building you can buy a ticket to the city cultural event. House number 16, Kammercel House, is one of the most famous in Strasbourg - was built in 1571 by one cheesemaker. The building was performed very skillfully, the Renaissance style is taken as the basis. The lower floor is made of stone, while the upper floors are made of carved wood, and the stained glass windows on the windows are made of bottle bottoms. Religious and worldly scenes are cut on the beams. On the roof, the device was still preserved, which showed how much reserves remain in the attic.
In addition, it is believed that at the Cathedral Square terribly windy. One of the legends says that during the construction of the Cathedral, one dark night, the devil, intrigued by the Cathedral, stopped his faithful horse - the wind - in front of him and entered the building, however, it was caught by the rules of the morning mesca to this day On one of the staircases, and the wind continues to wait for it outside, circling around the cathedral.
Cathedral of Strasbourg
Symbol and pearl of Strasbourg. The construction of the cathedral was started in the 12th century and ended in the 16th century. The cathedral is made in a pink stone, with a peak, seeking to the sky at 142 meters, which did it up to the 19th century most high building in Europe. The cathedral is made mainly in the Gothic style, although there are some elements of the romance style.
The facade of huge sizes gives, nevertheless, the feeling of grace and lightness. In particular, it is the merit of subtle columns that distract attention from massive walls behind them.
Three portals are leading to the Cathedral, which are generously decorated with sculptures. The northern portal is decorated with statues depicting earthly virtues and vices, as a plot for Timpan chosen Childhood of Christ, and the bend of the arch is decorated with angels and other characters.
Timpan of the main portal contains the statues of the prophets, and its plot is the passion of Christ. Scenes from the old and new covenants decorate the arch.
The South Portal represents a classic topic - reasonable maiden (they hold the lamp and open the law next to the perfect husband) and unreasonable virgins (they hold the inverted lamps and closed the law and stand next to the tempter, who holds the apple tempting, and the reptiles are sitting on his back ). Timpan presents the scene of the last trial.
Inside the cathedral is made in a typical Gothic style and has rich and varied decorations.
Two elements of the internal decoration of the cathedral are most remarkable:
1) Angels column, built in 1230, is the central column of the halls on which twelve wonderful sculptures were settled: the first level is evangelicals, over them - angels playing pipes, the top group - Christ, sitting, surrounded by angels who hold various angels Objects awakening passion.
2) Anatomical watches of the 16th century, richly decorated, on which you can cross the characters coming to your hour. One Angel calls the bell, and the second turns over the hourglass, while twelve characters, which are different human ages (from the child to the old man) passing before death. The clock shows not only the official time, but also a sunny, as well as day, month, zodiac sign, the lunar phase and the location of the planets.
In the same room where the angel column can be seen a statue depicting a person leaning on a balustrade. The legend reads, the statue captured the architect, who competed with what made this wonderful column, leading his time. The architect-competitor argued that one single column would not be able to withstand such a massive arch, so he, clinging to the balustra, was expected when everything collapses.
Sights of Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a very unusual French city, besides, he is the administrative center of Alsace. Culture, architecture, history - everything has absorbed and intertwined French and German features. This is an old city that is located on the banks of the Rhine River - one of the most big rivers Europe. Strasbourg attracts not only European tourists, but also from around the world. Everyone can take a walk here on the old historic streets and get acquainted with medieval architecture.
Strasbourg himself as a history textbook. Walking through this city, you can find out his past, and looking at the bridges, buildings and cathedrals - you are convinced that it is masterpieces. Basically, all the buildings have the style of neoclassicism and Renaissance. Buildings younger - modern and baroque.
Arriving to the city, first of all, you need to stroll through the old town, in which the largest number of architectural monuments is located. Here you can see Safyanovaya Street, and she will already withdraw to the Cathedral Square, where the Strasbourg Cathedral of Notre Dame will spread greatly. He was built in 1015 and he kept his kind until 1439, when it was finally rebuilt. The facade in a strict style is crowned with excellent sculptures, and the inner interior keeps the past in the form of ancient stained glass windows 12-14 centuries. Strasbourg is famous for another Cathedral - the Church of Saint Magdalene. Even with the Middle Ages there is a body that loves to listen to both tourists and citizens.
The highlight of the church is an astronomical clock with a unique mechanism that did not give a failure since 1842.
Not far from the Church of St. Magdalen is a haberdashery street, which keeps the majority of Strasbourg architecture masterpieces and besides them there are many shops and souvenir shops. The old building of the 13th century, located on the street now a pharmacy deer, where the medicine is made according to an ancient recipe. Here I used to pharmacy, it was mentioned in the documents by date of 1348, therefore it is a very significant attraction. Immediately parallel to the pharmacy costs another old building of the 16th century - it is decorated with an unusual species of the Erker. The first floor of the building is an old cafe with an extraordinary cooler, where you can taste the traditional pastries and drink a cup of coffee. In the old town there is a house of Kammercel of the 15th century and specializes in trade.
On the banks of the River, the Historical Museum of Strasbourg, which was founded in the 16th century. Before that there was a slaughterhouse here, and now in the museum you can learn the story of Strasbourg and look at the exhibits of those times. Not far from the historic museum is the famous Bridge Cubo, where people constantly executed - they were put in cells and treated in the river.
All tourists who were in Strasbourg can tell that the most interesting area is "Little France." Once a military hospital was located here, and then built a beautiful bridge, similar to the castle - Saint-Martin. Also in this quarter there is a Lohkas Harchevnya, which has been there for several centuries and Dam Voban. But the most famous building here is indoor bridges, on the sides of the towers, and the roots of the bastion go far under the water of the river. Be sure to look at the House of Kozhevnikov and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Guttenberg Square was built in honor of John Guttenberg, who is a monument in the middle of the square. On the Guttenberg Square also there is also an old town hall, which has long lost its purpose, as well as the powerful Rogan Palace, which in its walls contains as many three museums - archaeological and decorative and visual arts.
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Many, traveling by Alsace, bypass Strasbourg, thinking that there is nothing to watch in this metropolitan city. Unforgive mistake! Strasbourg is amazingly rich, beautiful and interesting. There are enough museums for cultural education, and pleasure places for spiritual and bodily rest, and authentic curious streets and buildings in order to absorb a special atmosphere of this city. After all, Strasbourg is almost Paris, only he is less, warmer and intimate.
The main and unsurpassed attraction of the city is the Cathedral of Notre Dame. It is impossible to believe in it, it is impossible not to admire it, it is impossible to miss it.
The main and unsurpassed attraction of the city is the Cathedral of Notre Dame. It is impossible to believe in it, it is impossible not to admire it, it is impossible to miss it. Other important I. signs For tourists - a quarter of the traditional step, Little France, the famous "hanging" bridges with impressive towers, dams and Dam Voban, inside which are posted the most interesting exposures. Near Notre Dame Squares and Squares also make a lot of interesting things: here and the house of Kammertetzel, and the fountains on Cleber Square, and a small secluded new church on the Square of the Square, and the Square of Guttenberg with an interesting building of the 16th century, where the commercial center of the Department of Nizhny Rain is now located. .
The imperial district of the city conveys the past monarchical greatness of Strasbourg.
The Republic Square with amazing old magnolias blooming in the spring, has kept several important architectural evidence of German rule. The university palace of 1884 buildings near it is an excellent sample of Italian non-herenissance. The neoclassical opera building (initially 1821) was very damaged by German shells in 1870 and rebuilt anew in 1888. And Naberezhnye Strasbourg - not only the charm of the old mansions and the branches of the IV branches, but also the fastest architectural and historical Monuments: The building of the Old Customs, Saint-Martin Bridge, Church of St. Peter Jr. with amazing frescoes. Museums are the most significant - this is, of course, the Museum of Alsace in the very center, on the embankment of St. Nicolas, three museums at the Roganov Palace - Archaeological, Fine Arts and Applied Arts, Museum of Notre Dame, Museum of Contemporary Art. Less well-known, but also interesting - Historical Museum, Zoological Museum, Planetarium in a Observatory building with an excellent review hall.
In the sense of the cultural program, it is also interesting to visit the National Opera, listen to the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra, which has existed since 1855, or the percussionist ensemble, who earned world glory for half a century.
The latest sights of Strasbourg are associated with the real city as a center of European political life: this is built in 1977 the Palace of Europe, which meets the European Council, the amazing building of the European Parliament at the 1998 River, which reminiscent of the spin from the glass of Glass China; Futuristic building created for a human rights committee. They all look very interesting, but to get inside, naturally, a simple mortal is not so easy.
Annual events passing in the city are quite worth driving a trip to Strasbourg to them.
First of all, it is, of course, the Christmas market: it is believed that in Strasbourg he is the best in the whole region.
The market leads its history from 1570, and annually this is a whole month of fun, food, wine and illumination, which is visited by two million tourists from around the world. Then in March passes the accordion music festival, in April - the Festival of Artifacts (Music Fest of all genres interspersed), the June Big Music Festival (the oldest Classical Music Festival in France), jazz in July, Musica Music Festival in September-October, when she keeps the first Vintage light and invigorating white wine, and all Alsace bakes onion pies for a snack to him, and finally another jazz festival under open sky Jazzdor in November.
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Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, Place de la Cathedrale
During the two centuries, Strasbourg Notre Dame was the highest cathedral in the world. This is one of the largest sandstone structures in Europe. But what really amazes the imagination in the cathedral - it is not even so much its size, how much stunning finishing detail.
The French city of Strasbourg is located in the eastern part of the country and is the historical capital of Alsace. It has almost 273 thousand inhabitants. It was built on the shores of the River Ile near the border with Germany. The borderline location of the city determines the distribution of cultures in both border countries. It is natural that after World War II, it is considered a symbol of their reconciliation. As a result, France and Germany became founders of the European Union.
Since 1992, the city has been the status of the Parliamentary capital of the Continent. Meetings of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament are held here. Strasbourg plays a significant role in financial and banking. Innovative projects in the field of medicine and engineering technologies are being implemented here. It is attended by millions of tourists who get acquainted with the objects of a unique historical heritage.
Being the second most important museum of Archaeological finds of France, it is inferior only to the National Museum of Antiquities. The collection of the local museum is collected from the end of the XVIII century.
In the exposition of unique well-preserved artifacts of different historical periods. She opens in an exciting form ancient history Alsace, in whose territory people lived for many thousands of years before our era. The Museum Funds are constantly updated, including due to numerous excavations and gifts of admirers of the country's history.
Location: Place du Chateau - 2.
Buin Station building this ancient city Amazes futuristic design. It resembles a huge flying plate of glass and metal, which covers the station, built back in 1883. At that time, Alsace belonged to Germany.
The modernized station became part of the modern national railway network. And is the most important transport hub in Western France. It has the most powerful computerized control center. Many facilities have been created for passengers, the floor is equipped with central heating.
Location: Place de la Gare.
An important element of the defense of Alsace in the Middle Ages was the unique dam, which received the name of the outstanding military engineer Marshal Sebastian Voban. The dam was constructed after the entry of Strasbourg to France in 1681.
It is a bridge with an indoor gallery for which you can cross the river. It was designed in such a way that when attacking the city, a well-thought-out gateway system overlapped water that slept lowered territories. In this case, the opponent's offensive was impossible. Drug strengthened watchtower towers.
This luxury baroque palace is built in the XVIII century on Palace Square in the heart of Strasbourg. It was designed by his chief royal architect de Cott, who created a palace like Paris.
He was the residence of the All-Fusion Cardinal de Rogan Subisa, in the hands of which religious and secular power was concentrated. For its construction, a whole range of buildings was demolished. At all times of its existence, the palace seen many outstanding personalities. In 2008, the presidents of France and the United States took place in it.
This medieval mansion is made on a wooden frame. However, it is so luxurious and sophisticated, which is externally similar to the structure of the half-timbered design. Being a later-old architecture, this house for the thoroughness of the artistic threads of wooden elements belong to Renaissance.
Amazed unusually beautiful window stained glass windows with glasses of original shape. Each of the 75 windows is decorated with elegant carvings with sculptural images of biblical characters, zodiac symbols. Here you can see wonderful mythological creatures and amazing allegorical plots.
Location: 16 - Place De La Cathédrale.
In the Quarter "Little France" is notable to hang over the water medieval Fahkhtovy mansion. He is called the housekeeping house, since it was here that members of the workshops of the batons were gathered. Under its roof, the skin was dried in special openings. The house was a kind of center of artisans, who were here met with leather craftsmen to discuss common issues. After World War II, the house of Alsatian cuisine was opened in the house.
Location: 42 - Rue du Bain Aux Plantes.
There is a European quarter in the city characteristic of unique buildings in which pan-European structures work. First of all, these are the buildings of the Palace of Europe and the European Parliament. Notableness of the first is the famous semicircular room under the dome in the form of marine sink.
In it since 1977, plenary meetings of the Council of Europe are held. In addition, there are almost a thousand offices for employees of the secretariat and 17 smaller meetings for meetings. The building of the European Parliament was built in 1999. It looks like a huge wing of steel and glass. Its crowns the symbolically unfinished 60-meter tower.
This incredibly beloved by the French and numerous tourists corner in 1988 became the UNESCO World Heritage Site. He is in concentrated form represents the French Alsace.
It may seek the impression that it was created specifically for tourists. In fact, he does not have a simple and not always rainbow story. In the Middle Ages, artisans and fishermen were settled here. This is confirmed by the appearance of well-preserved houses with wooden frames. This is a favorite place of photographing tourists.
This museum appeared in the city in 1801, when the revolutionary government decided to organize such museums throughout the country. Artworks retired in the houses of aristocracy were supposed to be exhibited here, as well as seized by the Church.
Since then, the museum funds are constantly replenished by acquiring new works, receiving several large collections of individuals as a gift. Some of these funds make up pictures obtained from Paris Louvre. Among the largest collection of Italian painting is distinguished by a portrait of a young woman's work of the Great Rafael.
Location: 2 - Place du Château.
Strasbourg is known for the fact that it has one of the largest museums in France. In addition, it stands out by its building of the original design, similar to a glass cube. The museum has moved in 1998. It has all the conditions for the storage of valuable objects of art and ease of acquaintance with them.
The Strasbourg Museum of Modernist and Contemporary Art arose on the basis of a major meeting of artwork presented by the city by one of the local collectors. Today in the Museum Foundations nearly 19 thousand works of various styles and genres, including those performed by world-famous masters.
Location: 1 - Place Hans-Jean-Arp.
This Museum of Folk Creativity is allocated by its originality. It is here that everyone can see the details of the life of the inhabitants of the region, local traditions and customs, rich history and beauty of the city and the surroundings.
The audience first met the museum in 1907, when it was opened in several remarkable city houses of traditional architecture. The location on the banks of the river in the center of the city gives a special charm. All buildings are interconnected. In the interiors, furniture, homemade utensils, icons, toys, folk costumes and other unique exhibits.
Location: 23-25 \u200b\u200bQuai Saint-Nicolas.
This elongated area is believed to be the most respectable in the city. Its surrounds the beautiful buildings built in the style of modern and neoclassicism. One of them was built for the Bank of France in 1925. Here you can see the building of the Town Hall built in 1730, the building of the Rhine Opera. Square decorates the monument to Marshal Leech, whose troops in 1944 liberated Strasbourg from Nazis.
It was in Strasbourg, the first printing machine was launched by Johann Gutenberg. For many years, it made the city of the educational capital of Europe. In 1840, one of the squares was named his name. It was built a monument to the master. The features of Gutenberg are invented by the sculptor in view of the fact that not a single portrait of this pioneer of the typography has been preserved. The monument depicts it with the first printed sheet of the Bible in the hands. The area is also decorated with an old building of the Chamber of Commerce.
The square is the name of the native of Strasbourg, a famous French general, distinguished during Napoleonic wars. Located in the heart of the city, it is the highest of urban areas. It has a monument to the commander, under which his remains rest.
Klebera Square is known for the fact that they put the main Christmas tree Alsace, and the surrounding houses on holidays are decorated with rich illumination. Its interesting object is the former Gaptwaht with images of outstanding musicians.
In the center of this area you can see a monument to the deceased residents of the city. He symbolizes the tragedy of his history, when his inhabitants were forced to fight for different countries. This is emphasized by the sculpture of the mourning mother, which keeps in the hands of dying sons.
One of them was dying for France, the other for Germany. The current appearance of the square was formed at the end of the XIX century. She is decorated with the Rhine Palace, the former Residence of Emperor Wilhelm I, the University Library Buildings and the National Theater.
This is one of the highest temples in the world, affecting its size and decoration. It is built from sandstone almost a thousand years ago. His surface creates the impression of lace, in which the huge number of decorative parts are woven.
Among them are the sculptures of the saints and patrons of the city, mythical images and allegorical plots. Amazing the richness of paints and thoroughness of finishing patterned windows and magnificent ornaments. Its medieval northern tower reaches a height of 140 meters. Dominates in the construction of a carved western facade.
Strasbourg, despite his coarse sound, is a city in France, not Germany, as many mistakenly believe. This is the capital of Alsace and the real mirror of the history and mood of all edges. There is an unimaginable set of attractions, museums and significant buildings in the city, and each house is an unsurpassed architectural work of art. There is both places where life always boils and the most calm and peaceful corners throughout Europe.
What sights to see in the city for 1 day
For a detailed study of all attractions you need a decent amount of time, but not everyone can afford it. If you have a day or two on the journey, that is, some good routes.
Spend your time for a walk by famous squares And look into small France. If museums are interesting, then direct moves need to go to the Rogan Palace and learn all the museums there. You can hire a guide or guide, which briefly and Emko will tell a lot of interesting things.
All coming to Strasbourg must necessarily visit the famous Palace
What to see in the vicinity of Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a wonderful and interesting city. However, small and quiet towns located in the vicinity of the capital are no less interesting.
Colmar, Mulhouse, Saven and many others let and small, regarding the capital, but in each of them an incredible atmosphere and each of them was once famous for this or that craft. In addition to them, there are many ruins, old temples and castles in the vicinity. For example, Château du haut-koenigsbourg, this lock is preserved better than all.
Château du haut-koenigsbourg - perfectly preserved vintage castle
Beautiful places for photo shoots
If you want to make a lot except travel interesting photos, then there will be no problems with this. This city is so unusual and picturesque that any street can become an excellent background or an object for a photo.
For unusual photos, you can safely go into a little France, because every home is like a work of art. Notre Dame Cathedral, Rogan Palace - the most incredible buildings in the whole city. Also an excellent background can serve as the local River Ile, who is very beautiful at any time of the year.
Of course, Strasbourg is not as beautiful and popular as Paris, Marseille or Nice, however, and then tourists will not be disappointed.
The building of the European Piece from the outside reminds the famous Babylonian Tower
All quarter buildings are still preserved and supported in a unique elsassian style.
On the Ile River is an old building, which was once one of the most important in the city. The fact is that this dam was defensive fortress with a special function. In addition to its usual defensive and strengthening capabilities, the dam was intended to adjust the water level in the river and tributaries.
If necessary, the water level has increased, and the approaching enemies could not trade their troops and equipment mobile. This took advantage of French soldiers during the war, taking a favorable position. Now there is a small museum and overview for tourists.
One of the main squares, which practically did not change and retained the original historical appearance.
The area is surrounded by various old buildings and boasts frequent famous farmer markets, where farmers from the outskirts bring their products and treats to treat everyone, of course, not free.
It does not matter profitable you to the city by train or not, but the main city railway station you are just obliged. This is an incredible architectural creation, which simply needs to be seen.
The station was often rebuilt and reconstructed. He received the most serious damage during the French war with Prussia. Recently, a simple station building, almost no different from most city buildings, was equipped with a glass dome, which gave fatalism to the building.
In addition to a huge set of museums and monuments, the city can please the youngest visitors to Strasbourg. In the Children's Scientific Center "Le Vaisseau" there are several floors with different interesting activities, where you can learn the laws and carry out the unimaginable set of experiments with your own hands.
Before visiting, remember that it most likely takes your whole day, because the children are very difficult to pick up from there.
In Strasbourg, a lot of architectural monuments old EuropeBut also this city boasts modern buildings that can be called the country's property. One of these structures is the building of the European Union, similar to the famous "Babylonian Tower".
This building serves the Council of Europe. Here anyone can get here for free, only you need to sign up in advance.
In the vintage times of Strasbourg, he flourished at the expense of river trading. The appearance of customs at that time was a simple necessity.
During the Second World War, the building was damaged by bombers, but later he was restored and recreated by the past. now this old Museumwhere you can learn about the trading fishing and the work of the old customs.
If you are interested in the details of the city history starting from the distant Middle Ages and to today, then for you there is an excellent place, namely, the historical Museum of Strasbourg.
There are also collected as huge installation of premises and houses of different eras and individual historical fragments of urban culture. Excursions are held on the museum and one pleasure to observe the work and throughput of guides, so not everywhere is told about its history.
Museum of Alsace
Strasbourg, as the capital of the Alsatian Territory, simply cannot do without the main historical and cultural center, where the century of this beautiful region will be collected.
Here you can see the city in the old chill and see many memorable for those times. This is one of the most significant museums at the national level, which represent an incredible historical value.
If the Strasbourg itself is historical monument Old France, the European Quarter is the center of all modern buildings.
Here, someone is in a hurry anyone else and everything is filled with futuristic and unusual buildings. There are important political buildings, as well as many sports and entertainment complexes. This is one of the most modern places in all Alsace.
Each of the squares of this old town has its own unique feature, which it differs from all the others and captures the attention of tourists.
The Klebera Square is the largest in the city, and one of the most important Christmas holidays here is installed here the biggest Christmas tree in everything Elsace.
The area of \u200b\u200bthe Republic, probably, the most old and beautiful area in all Strasbourg. All due to the incredible architecture of parks and buildings that are surrounded by Square.
Here you can see a lot of truly amazing buildings and monuments that cause indescribable emotions. This area and park often collect talented artists who try to capture local beauties in all colors.
Among the large variety of significant areas of Strasbourg there is one, which is the most among all - Gutenberg Square.
In the distant XIV century, it was here that the very first book printing machine was invented here, and now the majestic monument to the famous inventor is banging. Also on the square are often installed entertainment attractions And interesting events are held.
The basement of the Rogan Palace is one of the largest and most significant historical Museums of France, which is dedicated to the most different local finds since the XVI century.
Here you can see both fragments of ancient paintings and books and whole architectural expositions of not preserved cathedrals and residential buildings. In the museum, cognitive excursions are held, where they tell in detail how about the exhibits and about life in the palace and formation of the collection. You can learn everything yourself, no one will prevent this.
There are many museums in the Rogan Palace and every interestingness of the previous one, and the most sophisticated museum of graceful arts is.
Here are collected by the vintage paintings and sculptures of famous French artists and sculptors. As soon as arriving in the city, then everyone is advised to visit several places, so this museum is one of the most recommended.
In the heart of a handicraft business, in the Quarter "Little France" there is a bright representative of the old architecture. Housekeeping House This is one of the few preserved houses in the flash style.
Here, the leather workers and batons worked here, after this building it overpowed many times, and now there is a restaurant and several residential apartments.
Among the rather ordinary buildings of Strasbourg there is one that is very different and is known throughout the city - the house of Kammercel.
It is a special monument of the times of late German Gothic and is made in an excellent phorsk architectural style. But in contrast to such houses, its facade is decorated with a variety of carved elements, each of which symbolizes something. Usually, bridges and guard towers admire from afar, however, a couple like to come here for recognizing each other in love. They are also often the subject of sketches of visiting artists. The city center is a delightful and majestic building, which is of particular importance for all Alsace, and all of France. Male France is the famous Strasbourg quarter, where the leather and
Little France is an old quarter, who used to be the center of handicraft. There were houses of artisans and masters of the most different orientation, which the city became famous.
Now this is the most quiet and peaceful place in almost all of France. In this quarter, different workshops and shops that souvenirs are still preserved. Better place For romantic walks just not to find.
Strasbourg Cathedral or Notre Dame Cathedral is a grand building and the most incredible in all of France.
After it was built, for two hundred years, it was considered the highest building of the planet, and the largest, built of sandstone is considered to be in today. In addition to its inimitable architecture and the majestic species inside the cathedral, there are unique astronomical clocks, which in addition to time show the location of almost all the celestial bodies of the solar system.
