Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a thriving city of France with a population of approximately 500,000. The city serves as the seat of several organizations and institutions in Europe such as the European Court of Human Rights, the European Audiovisual Observatory, the Council of Europe, the European Ombudsman and the European Parliament. Visitors traveling with an aural pass may find the journey more convenient – with the beautiful sceneries along the way. The city begs for exploration, with its lively pubs, interesting museums and a variety of architecturally attractive structures.
History of Strasbourg
Several remnants of the Iron Age, Bronze Age and the Neolithic period were discovered during several excavation projects. It was also found out that during 1300 BC, the Celts inhabited the place. During the time of the Romans, Strasbourg was a military camp named Argentoratum. In 357, the Battle of Argentoratum between the Aleman and the Romans took place. The Holy Roman Empire took control of the city turning it into a huge commercial hub. While this may have turned the city into a thriving economic place, the locals and the bishop failed to meet eye to eye, thus, conflict ensued. The Battle of Berhausbergen happened which gave the city its status as a free city. The city saw economic growth because of industrial development during the 19th century. In 1920, the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine was transferred to this city. During the early part of the 2nd world war, the locals had to be evacuated due to German invasion. The city rebuilt itself from ruins with new subdivisions for residential housings.
Things to Do In Strasbourg
Tourists can anticipate interesting architectural structures when in Strasbourg. The Gothic Cathedral made of sandstone is one of the famous landmarks of the city. Other churches built during the medieval period are popular tourist attractions because of their architectural designs. The French-styled Pala is des Roan houses the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Applied Arts. For those traveling with children, the Orangery is a good place to have the children move and play around. It also has a mini zoo where the children can see a variety of animals and birds. When having the itch to go shopping during Christmas, the Christmas markets can be located in various places within the city, and the most famous among all is the Christkindelsmarik. Furthermore, a lot of locals suggest that the de la Cathedral is the best place to have hot wine while eating Bradlees or the Christmas cookies. There are also several museums scattered within Strasbourg which would certainly appeal to art and history lovers. Such museums include the Cathedral Museum, Muse Des Beaux-Arts, Muse Archeologique, Muse de louver Notre-Dame, Muse Alsatian, and the Muse dart modern ET contemporizing. Lastly, never fail to see the beautiful edifices in the town of La Petite France as these will surely leave you in awe.