Old Strasbourg

travel  wonder in France

Why
Old Strasbourg
is special

Old Strasbourg in Alsace is a living museum of medieval architecture.

Tips & insights on

Old Strasbourg

Strasbourg is mostly a big modern city, with around 700,000 inhabitants. However, Old Strasbourg has well-preserved medieval scenes frozen in time.

Old Strasbourg comprises two parts: Its Notre Dame Cathedral and Petite France areas.

The Notre Dame Cathedral spire soars 142 meters (470 feet). When it was completed in 1499, it replaced Khufu's Pyramid in Egypt as being the world's tallest man-made structure.

The cathedral is also known for its animated astronomical clock.

Notable nearby secular buildings include the 15th century Maison Kammerzell and the formidable Ancienne Duoane.

The Petite France district is a short 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. Highlights include the half-timbered, canalside houses - and the photogenic Ponts Couverts ("Covered Bridges").

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