Strasbourg, Benelux countries trip It was one of my stops. UNESCO World Heritage Site Strasbourg, one of the cities on the list, reminded me of Safranbolu at first sight with its architecture.
Although it is within the border of France, this is a city that has been heavily influenced by German culture. Strasbourg is embroidered like lace as part of the branches of the river that separates the border between Germany and France circulates through the city. Throughout history, it has changed hands frequently between Germany and France. the region it is in Alsace known as the region.
Its architecture, which is supported by wood and is very well preserved, and the cathedral built in the gothic style, which made Strasbourg a World Heritage Site in 1988.
Why European Capital?
Strasbourg, interestingly “Capital of Europe”, because the headquarters of many organizations are located here. Like the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Commission of Human Rights… It has also been hosting European Union meetings since 1949.
Along with Geneva and New York, Strasbourg has had the opportunity to become one of the few cities that has an international organization center without being the capital of the country.
Places to Visit in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a city that draws attention with its architectural features. Influenced by medieval and Renaissance architecture, the city is an open-air museum. For this reason, even wandering aimlessly in the streets of the city is a visual feast.
places to visit in StrasbourgHere are my suggestions for activities to do:
- One of Strasbourg's best-known features Christmas market (christmas market). One of the best Christmas Markets in Europe is in Strasbourg.
- Canal tour on the Rhine, Getting around the city in glass-enclosed boats
- Kammerzell House, This house, which is the oldest house in the city, was built in 1427 by a cheese merchant with German architecture, and is one of the buildings just opposite the cathedral.
- La Petite France, The old town with Strasbourg's famous houses has been named the best preserved area in France and Germany.
- Ponts Couverts, This is the bridge with the covered towers you see in almost every Strasbourg photograph in the Petite area. You should definitely take pictures, especially at night.
- Notre Dame Cathedral, This cathedral is the heart of Strasbourg. The city center and square are also here. You should definitely climb the cathedral's tower and see the view of Strasbourg.
- Rohan Palace (The Rohan Palace), This palace just behind the cathedral now hosts 3 museums.
- Other important places to see are the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the Court of Human Rights.
- Orangerie Park, Citadelle Park and Botanical Garden (Botanical Garden) you can visit the beautiful gardens of Strasbourg if you have time.
If you have reached Strasbourg by train, the train station will be one of the places that will impress you with its design.
What to Eat in Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is famous for the characteristic dishes of the Alsace region, in which it is located. At the same time, the city's surroundings are covered with vineyards, so it offers quite good options for wine. Beside the distinctive wines, you should also try the beers.
You have so many options to eat in Strasbourg, you can find plenty of examples from French cuisine.
I wanted to share the menu of a restaurant that we ate at in Strasbourg and that we liked very much.
Another advantage of Strasbourg is that it has a lively nightlife due to the university in the city. Beer houses, pubs, restaurants are open until late.
How to get to Strasbourg?
Francebeautiful and quaint city of StrasbourgDo you want to go to but don't know how to go? I would also recommend you the way I used as an answer to the question of how to get to Strasbourg.
- First of all, there is an airline that goes to Basel-Mulhouse airport. You can find other alternatives besides THY and EasyJet.
- If the shuttle times from the airport match, it takes 15-20 minutes to get to Mulhouse. HYou can see the service hours on the Avaalan website.
- Another option is taxis. Taxi from airport to Mulhouse train station costs 60€.
- You have many train alternatives from Mulhouse train station to Strasbourg. You can buy your tickets online before you go.
- Strasbourg train station It is very close to the city center, I highly recommend getting there by train.
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3 Comments
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European cities, especially their capitals, have always fascinated me in terms of architecture and planning. In our case, the situation is deplorable. Supposedly, our most beautiful city is Istanbul, but it is a disgrace in terms of city planning. Recently, I watched a documentary on the Byzantine Walls on a national channel. Believe me, I was devastated while watching. We could not protect these beautiful 1500-year-old city walls, which are not found in any city in the world. Most of them were demolished and ugly slums were built inside. What would it be like in another country?
This would certainly not have happened in Europe. They really take care of their history and take good care of it.