Strasbourg: It’s Not Just The City Of Romance And History
Strasbourg: It’s Not Just The City Of Romance And History
Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region of France, is more than just a city with a romantic history. It’s also home to many world-renowned universities, as well as some impressive architectural sights. This article explores all that Strasbourg has to offer tourists and residents alike.
What is Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is a city in northeastern France, on the Ill River. The historic core of the city is on the hill of Grande-Bretagne, which dominates the city skyline. Strasbourg also contains the largest concentration of medieval buildings in Europe.
It was the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg until 1801 and since then of the Eastern Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg.
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