Strasbourg - Wikipedia
WEBStrasbourg (UK: / ˈ s t r æ z b ɜːr ɡ /, US: / ˈ s t r ɑː s b ʊər ɡ, ˈ s t r ɑː z-,-b ɜːr ɡ /, French: ⓘ; German: Straßburg [ˈʃtʁaːsbʊʁk] ⓘ;) is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France.
History of Strasbourg - Wikipedia
WEBStrasbourg is a city in the historic Alsace region on the left bank of the Rhine. Founded by the Romans in 12 BC, the city passed under the control of the Merovingians in the eighth century, and then became part of the Holy Roman Empire.
Strasbourg - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBStrasbourg is a city in eastern France, the prefecture of Grand Est. Today, about 275,000 people live there (with around 780,000 in the metropolitan area). It lies on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the German city of Kehl. Strasbourg is the seat Council of Europe, of the European Court of Human Rights and of the European Parliament.
Strasbourg | History, Geography, Map, & Points of Interest
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Strasbourg, city, capital of Bas-Rhin département, Grand Est région, eastern France. It lies 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the Rhine River on the Franco-German frontier. History. The city was originally a Celtic village, and under the Romans it became a garrison town called Argentoratum.
Strasbourg – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBStrasbourg (German: Straßburg, Alsatian: Strossburi) is the capital of the Grand-Est region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. It is also famous for its beautiful historical centre - the Grande Île - which was the first city centre to be classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Strasbourg - Wikitravel
WEBMar 6, 2022 · Strasbourg (German: Straßburg, Alsatian: Strossburi) [2] is the capital of Alsace region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. It is also famous for its beautiful historical centre - the Grande Île - which was the first city centre to be classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
University of Strasbourg - Wikipedia
WEBThe University of Strasbourg (French: Université de Strasbourg, Unistra) is a public research university located in Strasbourg, France, with over 52,000 students and 3,300 researchers. Founded in the 16th century by Jean Sturm, it was an intellectual hotbed during the Age of Enlightenment.
Petite France, Strasbourg - Wikipedia
WEBLa Petite France, in Alsatian dialect: Französel (also known as the Quartier des Tanneurs; German: Gerberviertel; "Tanner's Quarter") is the south-western part of the Grande Île of Strasbourg in Alsace in eastern France, the most central and characteristic island of the city that forms the historic center.
A guide to Strasbourg, Alsace's culturally unique capital
WEBJul 16, 2023 · TRAVEL. A guide to Strasbourg, Alsace's culturally unique capital. Blending German and French characteristics, the Alsatian capital's culture, architecture and cuisine are quite unique. By...
Strasbourg, Grande-Île and - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBBrief synthesis. The Grande-Île and the Neustadt form an urban ensemble that is characteristic of Rhineland Europe, with a structure that centres on the cathedral, a major masterpiece of Gothic art. Its distinctive silhouette dominates the ancient riverbed of the Rhine and its man-made waterways.
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