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  Strasbourg.info - Strasbourg Cathedral
Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame is known as one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in Europe.
By the time that cathedral was being renovated (at the end of the 12th century, this time with red stones carried from the nearby mountains of Vosges), the gothic architectural style has reached Alsace and the future cathedral was starting to develop all characteristics of gothic aesthetics.
After the incorporation of Strasburg into France in 1681, the cathedral was returned to the Catholics and dedicated to the Virgin (the double doorway of the south transept depicts in the tympana two scenes commonly used to honour her death and her coronation in Heaven).
www.strasbourg.info /cathedral   (1317 words)

  
  Strasbourg Cathedral - MSN Encarta
Strasbourg Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral of Notre Dame, located in the southeastern part of the old quarter of the city of Strasbourg, France.
Construction of the cathedral was begun around 1015, but only the crypt and part of the choir still exist from the original church.
The cathedral’s magnificent rose window is 15 m (50 ft) in diameter and was designed by Erwin von Steinbach.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_762510198/Strasbourg_Cathedral.html   (214 words)

  
  Strasbourg Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Strasbourg Cathedral was the world's tallest building from 1625 to 1847.
It is known that a cathedral was erected by the bishop Saint Arbogast of the Strasbourg diocese at the end of the seventh century, on the base of a temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary, but nothing remains of it today.
That cathedral burned to the ground in 1176 because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Strasbourg   (1675 words)

  
 Strasbourg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg, pronounced /stʀazbuʀ/; Alsatian: Strossburi; German: Straßburg) is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région of northeastern France, with approximately 650,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 1999.
Strasbourg was a centre of humanist scholarship and early bookprinting in the Holy Roman Empire and its intellectual and political influence contributed much to the establishment of Protestantism as an accepted denomination in the southwest of Germany.
Panorama of Strasbourg from the Barrage Vauban with the Ponts Couverts in the foreground (the fourth tower being hidden by trees at the left) and the cathedral in the distance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strasbourg   (2526 words)

  
 Strasbourg
Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg; Alsatian: Strossburi; German: Straßburg) is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région of northeastern France, with approximately 650,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 1999.
Strasbourg is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights and it hosts a seat of the European Parliament, together with Brussels.
Strasbourg was a centre of humanist scholarship and early bookprinting in the Holy Roman Empire and its intellectual and political influence contributed much to the establishment of Protestantism as an accepted denomation in the southwest of Germany.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/s/st/strasbourg.html   (1722 words)

  
 Strasbourg - an introduction - Citizendium
Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg, pronounced /stʀazbuʀ/; Alsatian: Strossburi; German: Straßburg) is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région of northeastern France, with approximately 650,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 1999.
Strasbourg is the seat of, among other things, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman, the Eurocorps, the European Audiovisual Observatory, and, most famously, the European Parliament, though the latter also holds sessions in Brussels.
Strasbourg was a center of humanist scholarship and early book-printing in the Holy Roman Empire and its intellectual and political influence contributed much to the establishment of Protestantism as an accepted denomination in the southwest of Germany.
en.citizendium.org /wiki/Strasbourg   (3165 words)

  
 Strasbourg - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Strasbourg (German Strassburg), city in eastern France, capital of Bas-Rhin Department, at the confluence of the Bruche and Ill rivers, near the...
Strasbourg, University of, French institution of higher learning, consisting of three separate units under the jurisdiction of the ministry of...
Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg, pronounced ; Alsatian: Strossburi; German: Straßburg) is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région of northeastern France, with approximately 650,000...
encarta.msn.com /Strasbourg.html   (188 words)

  
 Strasbourg Study Abroad, France
Strasbourg is a place of proud tradition, but it is also a modern city built on diversity and flexibility.
Strasbourg is recognized for being an important center for people throughout Europe to meet and discuss, whether the topic is business, government, or anything else.
Strasbourg also has a rich educational tradition with many unique universities that are rooted in its international atmosphere and diversity.
www.studyabroad.com /strasbourg.html   (497 words)

  
 France - Strasbourg, Grande Île
The cathedral, the four ancient churches and the Palais Rohan – former residence of the prince-bishops – far from appearing as isolated monuments, form a district that is characteristic of a medieval town and illustrates Strasbourg's evolution from the 15th to the 18th century.
Strasbourg (German Strassburg) is a city in eastern France, capital of Bas-Rhin Department, at the confluence of the Bruche and Ill rivers, near the Rhine River and Germany, in Alsace.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims
worldheritage.heindorffhus.dk /frame-FranceStrasbourg.htm   (576 words)

  
 City and Communauté Urbaine
The architectural heritage of Strasbourg is incredibly rich and bears living witness to all of the influences that have shaped the city throughout its history.
Strasbourg, which celebrated its bimillenium in 1988, was founded in 12 B.C. A free city in the Germanic Holy Roman Empire, Strasbourg enjoyed a golden age in the Middle Ages.
A stroll around Strasbourg reveals the splendours of the old part of the city from the cathedral to La Petite France, the banks of the River Ill, parks and gardens and pedestrian areas.
www.investir-strasbourg.com /page.php/en/261.htm   (840 words)

  
 Strasbourg, Alsace, Pictures
Strasbourg is served by a major port on the Rhine River.
The famous Cathedral of Notre Dame of Strasbourg is situated in the southeastern part of the old quarter.
The delicate finesse of the cathedral's facade, and the spire which, at 142 metres, was until the 19th century the tallest in the Christian world, stand as a testament to the skills of the superb workmanship on which the reputation of the Oeuvre has been built.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/France/Alsace/Strasbourg_Strassburg_city_Bas-Rhin_Department_regional_capital.html   (402 words)

  
 Strasbourg Hotels - Online Hotel Reservations in Strasbourg, France
A quiet hotel room overlooking the river in the heart of Strasbourg is a rare privilege reserved for the guests of the HOTEL REGENT PETITE FRANCE, the most exclusive four-star hotel in the city.
In a quiet street in the heart of Strasbourg, this hotel is not far from the picturesque La Petite France district, and is 250 metres away from the TGV train station.
The Hotel Maison Rouge is ideally situated in the historic and cultural centre of Strasbourg between The Cathedral and the Petite France District.
strasbourg.traveleurope.com   (632 words)

  
 Strasbourg Hotels Online Reservations - Budget, Mid Range, & Luxury Strasbourg Hotels in Bas Rhin France   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hotel Maison Rouge is ideally situated in the historic and cultural centre of Strasbourg between The Cathedral and the Petite France District.
A quiet hotel room overlooking the river in the heart of Strasbourg is a rare privilege reserved for the guests of the HOTEL REGENT PETITE FRANCE, the most exclusive four-star hotel in the city.
In a quiet street in the heart of Strasbourg, this hotel is not far from the picturesque La Petite France district, and is 250 metres away from the TGV train station.
www.eurhotels.fr /en/hotels-strasbourg-bas-rhin.aspx   (1064 words)

  
 EMU APA- French Language and Culture Program in Strasbourg, France
The cathedral is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, and the symbol of Strasbourg.
The spire stands at a height of 142 metres and Strasbourg cathedral was the highest building in Christendom till the 19th century.
A few years ago, the Strasbourg municipal authorities decided to make the most of the town's incomparable assets, by promoting the development of open-air facilities such as parks and gardens, water landscapes, allotments and private open spaces.
www.emich.edu /abroad/french/Strasbourginfo.html   (796 words)

  
 Discover strasbourg, 2000 years of history - Strasbourg   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is all of which is proposed throughout the year in the discovery visits of Strasbourg, with very diverse themes that will satisfy the most demanding tourists as well as the most deep-rooted inhabitants of Strasbourg.
Strasbourg is also a green city which conceals, at the very heart of the city, islets of greenery and freshness.
Goethe arrived in Strasbourg by coach on april 2nd 1770, he was 21 years old and was sent by his father to finish his law studies and perfect his french.
www.infotourisme.net /tourist-route/strasbourg/discover-strasbourg-2000-years-of-history_321ang.html   (570 words)

  
 Hotels in Strasbourg > List of hotels in Strasbourg > Strasbourg hotel booking   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hotel Monopole Metropole Strasbourg is located at the heart of Strasbourg in a quiet street, a stone's throw away from the picturesque old quarters, cinemas, museums, concert halls, fine restaurants and the tra...
The Hotel du Dragon Strasbourg is originally a 17th century house which has been entirely renovated, and is located in the heart of the historical city.
The Maison Rouge Hotel is ideally situated in the historic and cultural centre of Strasbourg, between the Cathedral and the Petite France district.
www.eutravelservice.com /eu/hotels-strasbourg.php   (1144 words)

  
 Strasbourg Guide - Railbookers.com
Strasbourg is one of France's most beautiful cities, with a mixture of German Gothic architecture, and French café society.
Strasbourg Cathedral dominates the medieval city centre, and was built between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Strasbourg is home to the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament.
www.railbookers.com /breaks/guides/strasbourg   (750 words)

  
 Strasbourg Cathedral - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Strasbourg Cathedral, cathedral in the city of Strasbourg, France, officially named the Cathedral of Notre Dame and located in the south-eastern...
The Ill River divides at Strasbourg into several arms, two of which surround the oval-shaped central district which is the old section of the city....
Born in Kaysersberg, Upper Alsace (now Haut-Rhin Department, France), on January 14, 1875, Schweitzer was educated at the universities of Strasbourg,...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Strasbourg_Cathedral.html   (116 words)

  
 Strasbourg.fr - Accueil
Strasbourg est candidate au titre de Capitale européenne de la Culture en 2013 et cette candidature est celle de toute une région transfrontalière, avec l’Alsace, le Bade-Wurtemberg et la Suisse.
Prenant appui sur la Journée internationale pour l’élimination des violences faites aux femmes, la Ville de Strasbourg se mobilise du 19 novembre au 10 décembre, aux côtés des associations qui œuvrent...
La Ville de Strasbourg lance un appel à projets jusqu'au 16 novembre concernant la réalisation de trois nouveaux jardins éphémères afin de renouveler l'offre de découverte du Jardin des deux rives.
www.strasbourg.fr   (175 words)

  
 Strasbourg, Strasbourg France, French Town, Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg Hotels, France Vacation
Strasbourg, a culturally mixed French town, is located in the northeast corner of France, in close proximity to Germany.
Strasbourg is perched definitively between France and Germany, and throughout the centuries has been part of both.
The Strasbourg Cathedral is an impressive achievement of Gothic architecture.
www.destination360.com /europe/france/strasbourg.php   (558 words)

  
 Strasbourg Hotel - Hotel in Strasbourg France - Accomodation, lodging, room, suite
Located in the heart of Strasbourg, along the banks of the Ill river, 5 minutes from La Petite France, the cathedral and the railway station, the Comfort Hotel Center is open 24 hours a day and welcomes you in a unique place of prestige.
Ideally located in the center of Strasbourg, just a stone's throw from the Place Kléber, the historical Petite France area and the cathedral, this hotel welcomes you to the comfortable, warm setting of its 66 rooms, 10 of which are suites.
The hotel is ideally situated in the historic and cultural centre of Strasbourg, between the Cathedral and the Petite France district.
www.benotel.com /~benecom/france/strasbourg/index.htm   (388 words)

  
 Centre-in-Strasbourg
Strasbourg, with a metropolitan population of 400,000, has been called “the crossroads of Europe” because of its location at Europe’s center.
In Strasbourg, this course will emphasize the origin and consequences of the two world wars that swirled around Alsace, the emergence of the European Union headquartered in Strasbourg, the emergence and collapse of totalitarian orders, and the impact of Western colonization on the non-Western world.
The cost (tuition and fees, room, board) for the Strasbourg program is the same as for study in Danville, except for a $350 surcharge that helps to cover some of the additional costs of housing in France.
web.centre.edu /studyabroad/strasbourg/strasbourg.html   (2730 words)

  
 Strasbourg (FRANCE)
Strasbourg was built on the site of the castrum Argentoratum, which was established in 12 B.C. and served as part of the Roman system of defense on the Rhine River.
Strasbourg became a wealthy city due to its strategic position on the Rhine.
From the 15th century on, the economic development of Strasbourg was accompanied by political and intellectual enlightenment.
www.geocities.com /BourbonStreet/1781/France/Strasbourg.html   (499 words)

  
 Hotels-World - Strasbourg   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the heart of the city known as a crossroads for new ideas, the Sofitel Strasbourg is a short stroll from the Cathedral, the Petite France area, museums and the finest retailers in the city.
The Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare is located across from the main train station, 5 minutes walk from the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the scenic Petite France area and 5 km from the European Parliament.
The Ibis Strasbourg Stade Meinau is located at the entrance to the city, on the main road between Colmar and Strasbourg, in the centre of the bustling neighbourhood of Meinau.
www.hotels-world.com /tp.hotels/geo.96.Europe.France.Alsace.Strasbourg/Strasbourg.htm   (1327 words)

  
 Strasbourg Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Strasbourg is the capital of Bas-Rhin département, Alsace région, eastern France.
Strasbourg's 11th-15th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame, damaged in 1870 and in World War II, has been carefully restored.
Some of the cathedral's sculptures, together with vestiges from other old French churches, are exhibited in the Maison de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame, next to the cathedral.
gallery.euroweb.hu /database/churches/strasbou.html   (109 words)

  
 Strasbourg-Grande îsle - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
- the Gothic Cathedral of Strasbourg is a
- the Grande Ile of Strasbourg is an outstanding example of an urban ensemble characteristic of central Europe and a unique ensemble of domestic architecture in the Rhine valley of the 15th and 16th centuries.
Strasbourg is mostly famous for politics, being both the seat of the Council of Europe and of the European Parliament, but the city´s history and culture are at least as noteworthy.
www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/strasbourg.html   (499 words)

  
 STRASBOURG, Strasbourg Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
STRASBOURG owes both its name - "the city of the roads" - and its wealth to its position on the west bank of the Rhine, long one of the great natural transport arteries of Europe.
It has one of the loveliest cathedrals in France and one of the oldest and most active universities: this is the one city in eastern France that is definitely worth a special detour
It isn't difficult to find your way around Strasbourg on foot, as the city centre is concentrated on a small island encircled by the River Ill.
www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/France/Strasbourg/80605.htm   (279 words)

  
 Strasbourg - Alsace — East France - France Monthly
Legend says that the devil hoped for his image to be forever represented in the cathedral and he therefore asked the wind to bring him to it and to wait outside as he entered the cathedral.
The interior architecture of the cathedral reflects the many changes and tendencies of construction during the two centuries it took to build, and is another source of marvel.
Truly an architectural and technical feat, the clock is the fruit of the labor of a professor of mathematics, a physician, a clockmaker and an artist.
www.francemonthly.com /n/0502/index.php   (1885 words)

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