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Strasbourg


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Strasbourg attractions

1. Grande Île

0.1 MILES

History seeps through the twisting lanes and cafe-rimmed plazas of Grande Île, Strasbourg's Unesco World Heritage–listed island bordered by the River Ill…

2. Place Gutenberg

0.15 MILES

This square is dominated by the Renaissance-style Chambre de Commerce (Chamber of Commerce).

3. Maison Kammerzell

0.19 MILES

The gingerbready 15th-century Maison Kammerzell has ornate carvings and leaded windows.

4. Cathédrale Notre-Dame

0.27 MILES

Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of Strasbourg's Cathédrale Notre-Dame, completed in all its Gothic grandeur in 1439. The lace-fine facade…

5. River Ill

0.27 MILES

The leafy paths that shadow the River Ill and its canalised branch, the Fossé du Faux-Rempart, are great for an impromptu picnic or a romantic stroll.

6. Petite France

0.27 MILES

Criss-crossed by narrow lanes, canals and locks, Petite France is where artisans plied their trades in the Middle Ages. The half-timbered houses,…

7. Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame

0.29 MILES

Occupying a cluster of sublime 14th- and 16th-century buildings, this museum harbours one of Europe’s premier collections of Romanesque, Gothic and…

8. Musée Historique

0.31 MILES

Trace Strasbourg’s history from its beginnings as a Roman military camp called Argentoratum at this engaging museum, housed in a 16th-century…