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Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg, German: Straßburg, Alsatian: Strossburi) is the capital of the region Alsace in the northeast of France.
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Arrive
By plane
Strasbourg has an international airport in Entzheim, about 20 kilometers southwest of the city.
By train
On June 10, 2007, the TGV high-speed line opened which connects Strasbourg with Paris connects. The line is still under construction, which will ultimately reduce the travel time between Strasbourg and Paris by another thirty minutes. In addition, Strasbourg is located on the international railway Luxembourg - Basel and there are daily TGV connections with Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.
By car
The A4 motorway connects Strasbourg with Metz and Paris. Motorway A35 connects Strasbourg with Basel and with the German B9 nearby Karlsruhe. Since the A35 is completely toll-free, this in combination with the German A61, A65 and B9 is an excellent alternative to drive from the Netherlands to Strasbourg by car.
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Travel around
Public transport in Strasbourg is outsourced to CTS, a subsidiary of Transdev. Since 1994, a state-of-the-art tram has been part of the city's public transport system.
The SNCF/TER Alsace operates a regular train service between Strasbourg and the airport at Entzheim. (The railway station is called Entzheim-Aeroport).
To look at
The historic town center of Grande Île between the two arms of the winding River Ill, a tributary of the Rhine, has been preserved. In 1988 the city center was placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Strasbourg's Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady is the city's best-known feature. It was built between 1176 and 1439 and was fitted with its famous astronomical clock in 1547. The square in front of the cathedral is known for its beauty. It is dominated by the west facade of the cathedral and is surrounded by numerous craftsmen's houses in Alemannic-South German style, sometimes four to five floors. Characteristic are the steep roofs that accommodate another four to five floors. The well-known Maison Kammerzell with its rich decorations stands on the northern side of the square.
On the banks of the Ill and its numerous canals is the so-called Looiersbuurt (German: Gerberviertel, French: La Petite France) with its charming half-timbered architecture, dormer windows and small streets.
At the point where the Ill splits in the southwest into four canals that run through and around the old town, are the Ponts Couverts, the covered bridges. The first construction dates back to the twelfth century and served as a defense against enemies who wanted to take the city via the river. Later, the current construction of covered bridges arose. The cover served to protect the gunpowder from the rain.
The Temple Neuf in the historic city center was built in 1908. After 1918 (when Strasbourg returned to France from Germany) this was considered the largest French Protestant church. Other well-known buildings from the German Imperial era are the Strasbourg railway station and University.
- The Synagogue de la Paix, peace synagogue replaced the old, destroyed synagogue in 1958.
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts, Museum of Fine Arts exhibits paintings by old masters, as well as painters such as Gustav Klimt (1862 - 1918).
- The Musée d'Alsace showcases the folk arts and crafts of Alsace.
- The Musée de l'Art Moderne et Contemporain (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), with its distinctive horse statue on the roof, is one of the best-known European museums of its kind.
- The Center Tomi Ungerer displays the drawing and graphic work of the internationally renowned artist from Alsace. Toys, photos and the family archive are part of the exhibition.
- Le Vaisseau, The ship, opened in 2005, is a science and technology center for children and young people between the ages of three and fifteen.
To do
The Opéra National du Rhin features its own ballet and orchestra, the Orchester Philharmonique de Strasbourg. The Théâtre de la Choucrouterie is Roger Siffer's cabaret, which has existed since 1984 and is located in the building of an old sauerkraut factory. These revues are performed in two halls in French and Alsatian.
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Food
The most famous regional dish from Alsace is sauerkraut (choucroute) which is served with "jambonneau" (also known as "Eisbein" in German). Another variant is Backeöffe, a vegetable dish that is served in an earthenware pan.
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