Old Strasbourg

Why Old Strasbourg in Alsace is special
It is a living museum of outstanding medieval architecture.

Old Strasbourg tips and insights
New vs 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.

Two parts
Old Strasbourg has two key geographical elements:

• Notre Dame Cathedral
  
• Petite France district

Notre Dame Cathedral

• Its spire soars 142 meters or 470 feet.
  
• When it was completed in 1499, the Notre Dame Cathedral 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.

Petite France district

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

Great food
Strasbourg is one of my favorite gastronomic cities in France.

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