Sights Strasbourg, France

In the Strasbourg you will see the pearl of European Gothic architecture, world-famous Strasbourg Cathedral, built in XII-XIV centuries - the tallest structure of medieval Europe. Cathedral grant you a completely different impressions. You'll see it is a severe and majestic as he opened Nikolai Karamzin, the iridescent in sunset hues dozens of local pink limestone, which he saw a Russian artist Alexander Benois in 1896.

Here, opposite the cathedral, the episcopal palace Roganov, which now houses the collection of the Art Museum, the future Emperor Paul I spent a few happy days of his life.

From the cathedral in all directions scatter streets of the old town with houses XVI-XVII centuries. In one of them you get to the square where the monument to Gutenberg, the creator of the first printing press in Europe.

The idea originated with Gutenberg's printing press in 1439 here in Strasbourg. We Strasbourg - is recognized as a European intellectual center. Here is the second most important after the French at the Sorbonne University, gained fame faculties such as Law, which still in 1770, studied at the Goethe as well as the faculties of natural science. In recent years, this pan-European family of the student body increasingly appears and young Russians.

Just minutes from the area Gutenberg is one of the most picturesque parts of the city quarter called "Little France". Cut by a network of canals, built by medieval houses with pointed roofs quarter seems revitalized by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. It is now a lively tourist part of town, where the services are coming to the hotel of the highest category and cozy little restaurants with first-class national cuisine.

The old quarters of the city are attractive in all seasons. But there is life in Strasbourg and Alsace, a very special time - Christmas. Its celebration begins long before the official date (December 24). From the end of November the city is transformed, overflowing with bright colors of Christmas markets, of drowning in the smell of mulled wine and sweets, which are cooked on the street. Here you can select gifts for every taste. This holiday is not accidental blooms so luxuriantly here, Strasbourg is considered the capital of the European Christmas.

During the holidays should visit a small town Kayzersberg (Kaysersberg), which is entirely transformed into the stage for Christmas performances.