Streets and squares in Strasbourg

Q: What architectural styles are represented in the historic buildings of Strasbourg?

The Gothic style dominates Notre Dame Cathedral (1439), while the Rogan Palace combines baroque and eighteenth-century classicism. In the quarter of Little France preserved samples of Alsatian half-timbered with characteristic inclined beams. Of particular interest are the neo-Gothic buildings on Kleber Square, built after the Franco-Prussian War.

Q: Where to go in Strasbourg with children – interesting places for family holidays?

The University of Strasbourg Planetarium has been offering interactive space programs since the 1930s. The Museum of Zoology holds a collection of 1.5 million exhibits, including skeletons of extinct animals. Walking along the banks of the canals of Petit France with its lifting bridges of the XVI century will attract children of any age.

Q: Where in Strasbourg to take beautiful photos - the best photo zones?

The view of the roofs of Little France from the St. Martin Bridge is a classic angle, captured by artists from the time of romanticism. Inside the Cathedral of Notre-Dame especially photogenic "Angel pillar" of the XIII century and stained glass with biblical subjects. Gutenberg Square with a monument to the first printer of the XV century is ideal for pictures in retro style.

Q: What little-known sights of Strasbourg are worth seeing?

The Pfennigsturm Tower of the XIV century is the only surviving structure of 80 towers of medieval fortifications. In the church of Saint Thomas is kept the mausoleum of Marshal of Saxony by Jean-Baptiste Pigal. The Deer Pharmacy on Grand Rue is the oldest functioning pharmacy in France, founded in 1268.

Q: What legends are associated with Strasbourg Cathedral?

According to legend, the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral was accompanied by the intervention of the devil - his trace allegedly remained on a stone near the northern portal. Stained glass "Imperial cycle" of the XIII century was considered a miracle of technology - their creation was attributed to the help of angels. The legendary architect Erwin von Steinbach, who led the construction in 1277-1318, allegedly concluded a contract with the dark forces.

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Kleber Square

The largest square of the city was named after General Jean-Baptiste Kleber, who was born in Strasbourg in 1753.On the square ther …

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Gutenberg Square

One of the main attractions of Strasbourg is the Gutenberg Square, located opposite the Strasbourg Cathedral. It was named after a …

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Marie Cuess Street

Restaurants, nightclubs, shops and hotels are all on Rue du Maire-Kuss. But still it is rightly called the street of hotels, as he …

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