Strasbourg（French: Strasbourg;German: Straßburg, meaning "street castle") isFranceGreat Eastern RegionandBas-RhinThe capital of France, located at the eastern end of the French land, withGermanyofBaden-WuertenbergFacing each other across the Rhine. The city has a population of about 270,000, making it the most populous city in northeastern France and the ninth most populous city in France in 2010.
Strasbourg currently belongs to France, but in history, the sovereignty of this place has been alternately owned by Germany and France many times. Therefore, it has the characteristics of France and Germany in language and culture. It is the intersection of these two different cultures. land. The historic center of Strasbourg is located on a large island surrounded by two tributaries of the River Ill. This area has a large number of exquisite buildings since the Middle Ages, including Strasbourg Cathedral and La Petite France. It was awarded by UNESCO in 1988 Listed asWorld HeritageThis is the first time that the entire downtown area of a city has won this honor. In addition, Strasbourg is also the city where the headquarters of many international organizations are located.Belgiums capitalBrusselsSimilarly, there are many important institutions in the European Union and Europe, known as the "second capital" of the European Union, and the modernist buildings in this area are also tourist destinations.
Every year from the end of November to December 31, Strasbourg hosts the largest Christmas market in Europe. At that time, a giant Christmas tree several meters high will be erected on the Kleber Square in the city center, and there will be market stalls on the squares of the old city, ranging from Alsatian specialties to exquisite Christmas decorations. The Christmas season is also one of the most visited times of the year in Strasbourg.
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The terrain of Strasbourg is flat, making it ideal for cycling.
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Strasbourg is one of the most secure large cities in France. However, beware of pickpockets around the cathedral. Visitors should beware of the unemployed when visiting the west and south areas of the city.