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Ponts Couverts, StrasbourgLes Ponts Couvert is located at the western end of the picturesque Petite France district. It is a row of three arched bridges spanning the arms of Ill. The structure is dominated by three towers dating from the 14th century. These powerful square towers were part of the medieval ramparts that encircled the Grande Île de Strasbourg. The three bridges cross the four river channels of the River Ill that flow through Strasbourg's historic Petite France quarter.
Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtA beautiful art museum which was located in Strasbourg, France founded in the year 1973. It houses extensive collections of paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, multimedia, and design from the period between 1870 and today. On the 1st floor of the museum, the restaurant-cafe terrace offers a magnificent view of the river Ill and Petite France. One of the good location which oaves light to history and architecture.
Église Saint-ThomasThe Church of Saint-Thomas de Strasbourg is located on Place Saint-Thomas in the historic center of the city near the Petite France district. This church is one of the most important in Strasbourg, from the point of view of cultural history and architecture. It is the only example of a hall church in the region. It is also the only Protestant church to have preserved canons and the building has been classified as a historical monument since 1862.
Place KléberNestled in the Grande Île quarter. It is well worth taking time to visit the Place Kleber which is the biggest square in the heart of the city’s commercial district. The square has undergone many changes over the centuries and is now a fully pedestrianized area, frequented by shoppers and tourists. This vibrant historic center was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Historical Museum of the City of StrasbourgA beautiful museum that was displaying the history of the city from the middle ages to the creation of European institutions. It was located in the city's former slaughterhouse since 1920. It has a lot of collections which was dedicated to the tumultuous history of the city from the early Middle Ages until the contemporary period.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de StrasbourgThe cathedral of Strasbourg Notre Dame is a cathedral gothic Catholic located in Strasbourg, region, East Grand, in the French department of the Bas-Rhin in Alsace. It was founded in 1015 on the remains of a previous cathedral and will be built from 1220 by the free city of Strasbourg, a rich merchant, and financial republic, in the Gothic style. It is currently the second-highest cathedral in France, after Rouen Cathedral. A majestic cathedral that is renowned for its history and also architec
Museum Œuvre Notre-DameThe Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame is a Strasbourg museum devoted to plastic art and decorative arts from the Upper Rhine territories (Alsace, Baden, Rhine Switzerland, Palatinate) from the early Middle Ages until the annexation of Alsace to France, in 1681. It is located in the historic building of the Fondation de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame. It also has a garden containing medicinal plants used at the time.
Strasbourg Museum of Fine ArtsThe Strasbourg Museum of Fine Arts presents a beautiful panorama of the history of painting in Europe from its beginnings in 1870. The museum displays work by non-Upper Rhenish artists from between the 14th century and 1871 and by Upper Rhenish artists from between 1681 and 1871. The Museum of Fine Arts of Strasbourg also owns a small but valuable collection of sculptures, principally from Italy and France. A unique place that shows light to the ancient art of France.
Palais RohanThe Palais Rohan de Strasbourg was built between 1732 and1742 to plans by Robert de Cotte, Principal Architect to the King, for Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg. It is a major architectural, historical, and cultural landmark in the city which was Reflecting the history of Strasbourg and of France.
Palais du RhinThe Rhine Palace, a former imperial palace, is located in Strasbourg, in Neustadt, on the Place de la République, which it dominates with its imposing dome. With the large garden that surrounds it and the old stables behind the building, it forms one of the most complete and emblematic sets of German architecture at the end of the XIX th century. One of the nice location which says about the anciet history of France and its architectural intellingnce.
Tomi Ungerer Museum-International Illustration CentreA majestic museum which was located in Strasbourg dedicated to the work of Strasbourg-born artist Tomi Ungerer. it was opened in the year of 2007 and displays more than 11,000 works. The museum was set in a spacious villa named Villa Greiner and it was spread over three floors. It displays graphic works of all kinds by Ungerer and some of his most famous colleagues. One of the nice location which gives you an idea about the arts of olden times.
Parc de l'OrangerieOrangerie Park is a public park in the city of Strasbourg. It is located opposite the Palais de l'Europe and close to the other European institutions in the district known as the Orangerie, within the Neustadt. Its area is 26 hectares. The geometric layout of the first promenade planted with trees dates back to the 17th century. The park, probably designed by Antoine du Chaffat, was developed in 1740.
Mont Sainte-OdileA beautiful high mountain which was located in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. It is around 764 metres high and is notable also for its stone fortifications called "the Pagan Wall. The mountain and its surroundings contain evidence of Celtic settlements. A mountain which is historically important and also a nice tourist destination too.
Château du Haut-BarrThe Haut-Barr Castle is a medieval castle in ruins located in the French town of Saverne, in the department of Bas-Rhin. It has been classified as a historical monument since October 1874. The castle is built on an imposing sandstone bar made up of three rocks; it has the characteristics of a castle bar. One of the ancient locations which shows light to the history of France.
All Saints WaterfallsThe Lierbach stream cascades as a natural waterfall, down seven steps, a total drop of 83 metres creating All Saints Waterfalls. The waterfalls belonged for centuries to a monastery- All Saints' Abbey, the ruins of which are only a few hundred metres away. Because they lie in a deeply incised and narrow valley, they were inaccessible for a long time.
All Saints' AbbeyOne of the major religious, cultural and political centres of the region from 13th to 18th century. A bolt of lightning struck the church tower in 1804, causing a large fire and destroying the building completely. Previously, two large fires in 1470 and 1555 had already destroyed parts of the monastery premises.
MummelseeA 17-metre-deep lake at the western mountainside of the Hornisgrinde in the Northern Black Forest of Germany. According to legends, the lake is inhabited by a water spirit.
HornisgrindeAt 1,164 m (3,820 ft) above the sea level, is the highest mountain in the Northern Black Forest of Germany. The treeless wet heathlands on the highest areas here were created following forest clearance and the subsequent use of the land as grazing in the 15th century.
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Barrage VaubanThe Barrage Vauban is a bridge, weir and defensive work erected in the 17th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France which was constructed from 1686 to 1690 in pink Vosges sandstone by the French Engineer Jacques Tarade according to plans by Vauban. The barrage has 13 arches and is 120 meters in length. Today the grand lock, with its 13 arches, magnificent sculptures, and grass-topped terrace, is among the city’s most recognizable landmarks.