Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. |
Strasbourg has a rich architectural history - the entire city center of Strasbourg is classified as world heritage. |
Strasbourg makes a fine center for exploration of the Alsace region of France. |
Strasbourg is fused into the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history |
Economically, Strasbourg is an important centre of manufacturing and engineering, as well as of road, rail, and river communications. |
You can fly into Strasbourg, or fly into Paris or Frankfurt and take a two-hour (from Frankfurt) or four-hour (Paris) rail ride into the city. |
Strasbourg's climate is very German. It can be quite cold and snowy in winter, but the city is at its most beautiful at Christmas-time. |
Spring is a lovely time to visit as the many flowers start blooming. Summer can be warm, but inviting. Fall is splendid, as the autumn colors spring forth. |
Strasbourg continues to serve as an important European crossroads thanks to the presence of the European Parliament |
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