Romantic and picturesque quarter, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the distant XVI century, fishermen and artisans engaged in leather dressing settled here, which is why an unpleasant smell took root on the streets. Now "Little France" has turned into an exquisite historical district with half-timbered houses, balconies drowning in flowers, quiet alleys and covered bridges over the Ile River.

The square is located in the historical center of Strasbourg, where official ceremonies, public events and various celebrations are held. In the middle there is a monument in honor of a native of Strasbourg — General Kleber. The sculpture was created by F. Grass in the middle of the XIX century. The square is surrounded by picturesque historical mansions, in which there are administrative buildings, restaurants and shops.

The place is named after I. Gutenberg, the world–famous inventor of the printing press. Thanks to this ingenious invention, Strasbourg gained all-European fame and became the cultural capital of the region for 200 years. The square is decorated with a monument to the master, which was installed in 1840. Interestingly, no images of Gutenberg survived, so the sculptor simply invented his appearance.

The cathedral, the construction of which began in the XI century. Previously, there was a Roman sanctuary on the site of the temple. Over the long centuries of history, several styles have mixed in the architecture of the cathedral – from early Romanesque to late Gothic. One of the main decorations of the cathedral is the astronomical clock of the XIV century. The chronometer dial displays the location and orbits of the planets in the way it was understood in the past centuries.

The largest Lutheran church in Strasbourg, built on the site of an early Christian chapel of the VI century. Until the XVI century, the church of St. Thomas belonged to a Catholic parish, but thanks to the efforts of the local priest M. Buser, the church became Protestant. The facade of the building is made in a severe Romanesque style with Gothic elements, but the interior interiors are distinguished by splendor and diversity.

The temple of the XI century, which, like the church of St. Thomas, was taken over by the Protestant Church in the XVI century. However, the Lutherans still left the Catholics a small asp inside the building and separated from them with a wall. So until the XIX century, services of different branches of the church were held under one roof, until the Catholic community became cramped and it moved into its own building. The interior of the Church of St. Peter the Young is decorated with original frescoes of the XIV century.

A neo-Gothic building located in the central part of Strasbourg. The temple was erected at the end of the XIX century according to the project of L. Muller. During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged by bombing, restoration work began only in the 2000s. The church belongs to the Protestant community, it was originally built for the German military garrison.

An architectural monument of the XV century, built in the half-timbered style, and later remodeled in the late Gothic manner and Renaissance style. The facade has 75 windows with figured frames, which depict scenes from the Bible, mythological characters, zodiac signs and images of human feelings. The Kammerzel House is one of the most picturesque representatives of the late German Gothic.

The palace of the XVIII century, erected on the site of the old residence of the archbishops by the will of Cardinal A. M. de Rohan-Soubise, who was bishop of Strasbourg. Architect Zh . worked on the project of the building . Massol. Royals often visited Rohan, Louis IV, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte visited here. Nowadays, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the City Museum of Applied Arts are located on the territory of the palace.

The museum exposition is located in a picturesque building of the XVI century, which served as a slaughterhouse for three centuries. In 1920, the mansion was given over to the museum by order of the city authorities. Among the valuable exhibits are old books, as well as the very Bible made by I. Guttenberg on the first printing press. No less interesting is the collection of antique weapons, household utensils and interior items.

The museum is based on the funds of the Virgin Mary Foundation. This society was created in the middle of the XIII century. Its members have done a lot to preserve the historical heritage of Strasbourg. The Notre-Dame Museum exhibits paintings, sculptures, stained glass windows that once decorated the Strasbourg Cathedral. Here you can admire the works of I. Striegel, S. Shtoskopf, G. Baldung and other masters of the Upper Rhine, who created in the period before 1681.

An ethnographic exposition dedicated to the culture, crafts and everyday life of the historical region of Alsace. On the territory of the open–air museum there are old houses in which the interior of the XVIII - XIX centuries is recreated. With the help of enthusiastic enthusiasts, it was possible to collect dishes, interior items, furniture, toys, clothes of people who lived in Alsace 100 — 200 years ago. The exhibits were searched in remote villages literally in storerooms and attics.

It is difficult to imagine a tourist European city without its own museum of modern art. The Strasbourg Gallery began in the 70s of the XX century. For a couple of decades, works of art have been purchased for the museum. Finally, the exhibition was opened, in 1998 the museum Administration managed to collect an excellent collection of modern art objects created in the late XIX – early XXI centuries.

An interactive entertainment museum where the achievements of modern science are presented to children in an easy and interesting way. The territory is divided into thematic halls: the animal world, the mysteries of sound and image, the human body, water, gardens, construction. The place will also be interesting for adults, as there is a lot of informative information in the museum, presented in a relaxed, but at the same time memorable form.

A city park located on a relatively small area of 3.5 hectares. Despite the small area, several thousand plants are placed here. The park was founded in the XVII century on the site of the monastery churchyard for the needs of the University of Strasbourg. According to the established tradition, this place continues to be popular with students. The planetarium building is located on the territory of the garden.

The dam was built in the period 1686-1700 in order to contain the Il River. Engineer S. Voban worked on the design of the structure. It was assumed that in the event of an enemy attack, it would be possible to flood the southern part of Strasbourg. The dam is designed in the form of a covered bridge. The panoramic platform, equipped as a result of numerous reconstructions, offers an excellent view of the city.

The architectural ensemble of the XIII century, which once served as part of the defensive fortifications of Strasbourg. It consists of four massive square towers and bridges. Each tower was used for specific tasks (basically, prisons and torture chambers were located on their territory at different times). Nowadays, the complex is a very popular and visited attraction of the city, there are always a lot of tourists here.

The structure was erected in the middle of the XIV century, as there was a need for customs control of goods transported along the Rhine. With the advent of customs, regular collection of tax duties was established. The historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. The restoration took place in the 50s of the XX century. Nowadays, an art gallery is located on the territory of the former customs house.

The central city station, covered with a transparent glass dome. The station was inaugurated in 1883, in 2006-2007 a grandiose reconstruction was carried out, which cost the city 150 million euros. As a result, the building has acquired a larger glass gallery and warm floors. Strasbourg Railway Station is an important transport hub in the eastern part of France.

A large number of administrative institutions of the European Union are concentrated in Strasbourg: the Council of Europe, the ECHR, the Institute for Human Rights and others (more than 20 organizations in total). The headquarters of these organizations are located on the territory of the European Quarter, which covers several districts – Robertsau, Wacken and Orangerie. The first supranational structure appeared in Strasbourg back in 1815, it regulated navigation on the Rhine River.