- Introduction<\/a><\/li>
- A Brief History Lesson of Strasbourg<\/a><\/li>
- Things to do in Strasbourg on a Budget<\/a>
- Check out the La Maison des Tanneurs (House of Tanners)<\/a><\/li>
- Walk along Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg (Vauban Dam)<\/a><\/li>
- Ponder the newly constructed Gare de Strasbourg<\/a><\/li>
- Sit down at Gutenburg Square<\/a><\/li>
- Gaze at Maison Kammerzel<\/a><\/li>
- Feel the vibes at La Place du Marche Gayot<\/a><\/li>
- Take a cheap boat tour in Strasbourg<\/a><\/li>
- Eat Flammkuchen at Le Gruber<\/a><\/li>
- Visit the Cathedral of Strasbourg.<\/a><\/li>
- Have a drink near the river<\/a><\/li>
- Check out Le parc de l\u2019orangerie and the EU neighborhood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Visit Strasbourg in 1 Day<\/a><\/li>
- Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
- More from Europe…<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
A Brief History Lesson of Strasbourg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strasbourg is a beautiful city rich in history. It began as a Celtic village but was soon under Roman control. In the 4th<\/sup> century, the Franks, a Germanic tribe, took control of the city. About 300 years later, the Roman Empire gained control of Strasbourg again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city began developing some of its famous monuments from the 12th<\/sup> to the 14th<\/sup> centuries like Strasbourg Cathedral, Three Kings Clock, and St. Thomas\u2019 Church. Later, in 1697, the French annexed the city from the Romans. After, it was seized by the German Empire in the Franco-Prussian War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strasbourg was soon given back to France during the Treaty of Versailles in 1918 after World War 1. Germany once again took control of the border city through Germany\u2019s Nazi campaign of World War 2 in 1940. Finally, in 1944 France reclaimed Strasbourg, and today it is one of the most cultural and beautiful cities in France.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nStrasbourg is full of history translated by amazing buildings. Most of those buildings were built under German occupation. Their government was using the occupied territory to show the greatness and richness of Germany. They injected a lot of time and money into Strasbourg to build remarkable buildings that represented the power of Germany. Nowadays Strasbourg\u2019s greatest budlings represent German heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can read more about the timeline of Strasbourg<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can read more into the details of events and a different perspective of the Alsace region<\/a> of France. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs you can see, Strasbourg has a rich history of strategic importance to many groups of people. This is visible in the city as it contains many forms of architectural design. Due to recent history, the French city appears German.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nThings to do in Strasbourg on a Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The following sections include some things to do in Strasbourg that I visited! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the La Maison des Tanneurs (House of Tanners)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This house\u2019s location was pivotal for developing leather. It is situated on a beautiful street with plenty of similar homes, but it is arguably the most beautiful of them all. It provides insight into how the homes in this region looked. You can also notice the steep roof (like others in Strasbourg) was once used for storing grain and leather. More information about La Maison des Tanneurs will help you dive deeper <\/a>into its history.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div>La Maison des Tanneurs in Strasbourg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Walk along Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg (Vauban Dam)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg is a famous structure that was built and used to protect the city from intruders. It did this by releasing water into the southern border of the town to make it harder for enemy ships to penetrate. The structure is accessible, and you can walk along the bottom and top floor of it. The top floor provides a gorgeous view of the city and the cathedral. You can dive more into information and history about Ponts Couvers de Strasbourg<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div>View from the top of Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Ponder the newly constructed Gare de Strasbourg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gare de Strasbourg is a gorgeous train station in Strasbourg that you will likely walk through if you travel to the city by train. The Gare de Strasbourg was constructed under German occupation from 1880 to 1890. The original train station was quite basic, made out \u201cgr\u00e9 des vosges\u201d, a typical stone from this part of France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The glass roof was added in the summer of 2007, with the aim to modernize and extend the train station for the release of the high-speed train in Strasbourg during the year 2007. Although controversial, the huge glass bubble surrounding the train station is now the identity of the Gare de Strasbourg. The newly constructed glass roof is now the most iconic part of the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sit down at Gutenburg Square<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gutenberg Square is one of the most iconic squares in Strasbourg. The Strasbourg Cathedral towers over the bustling square, making it a perfect place to enjoy the view and people-watch. This is one of the most popular squares in Strasbourg, so I do not recommend sitting down for dinner here as prices tend to be above average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaze at Maison Kammerzel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Maison Kammerzel is the oldest building in the entire city of Strasbourg, dating back to 1467. It is beautifully conserved and well-positioned in the center of Strasbourg. Walk past this monument when strolling through the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div>Maison Kammerzel in Strasbourg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Feel the vibes at La Place du Marche Gayot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Place du Marche Gayot is one of my favorite squares in Strasbourg. The square is full of the outdoor setting of bars and restaurants, and the vibe is amazing. It\u2019s a good spot to grab a drink in summer and enjoy the many happy hours! Grab a seat at \u201cthe QG\u201d, which has a wide selection of typical tap beers such as Kastel Rouge or Heineken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a cheap boat tour in Strasbourg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Walk along Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg (Vauban Dam)<\/a><\/li>
- A Brief History Lesson of Strasbourg<\/a><\/li>
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