Strasbourg - Wikipedia Strasbourg (UK: ˈstræzbɜːrɡ STRAZ-burg, [5] US: ˈstrɑːsbʊərɡ, ˈstrɑːz -, - bɜːrɡ STRAHSS-boorg, STRAHZ-, -burg; [6] French: [stʁasbuʁ] ⓘ; German: Straßburg [ˈʃtʁaːsbʊʁk] ⓘ [7][8]) is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France, in the historic region of Alsace
15 Best Things to Do in Strasbourg (France) - The Crazy Tourist In Grand Île and Petite France cobbled streets weave between creaking timber-framed houses that have survived for hundreds of years Strasbourg has been the subject of a centuries-long tug of war between France and Germany, and is all the more exciting and beautiful for it
Strasbourg | History, Geography, Map, Points of Interest | Britannica 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 The city was originally a Celtic village, and under the Romans it became a garrison town called Argentoratum
Strasbourg - Visit Alsace Marked by its history, profoundly bicultural, Strasbourg boasts an exceptional architectural heritage! In a subtle blend of tradition and modernity, historical monuments now stand alongside the most modern structures
Best Things to Do in Strasbourg, France - Full Travel Guide Strasbourg is a city that dances between worlds — old and new, French and German, serene and bustling From the dreamy charm of Petite France to the grand architecture of the Cathedral and the culinary delights of the Alsatian wine route, every corner of Strasbourg has a story to tell
Attractions Places to Visit in Strasbourg - PlanetWare With its awe-inspiring cathedral, charming burghers' houses, and elegant Louis XV buildings, Strasbourg has a distinctive old-world character The quaint cobblestone streets and picturesque canals of the medieval quarters (on the Grande-Île) are some of the cities main attractions for tourists
Strasbourg - Wikitravel Today, Strasbourg is the ninth largest city of France with nearly half a million inhabitants in a metropolitan area spanning across the river into the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine