Millions of people visit Paris every year. They visit many places in and near Paris, like Eiffel Tower, Chateau de Versailles (Palace of Versailles), Mont Saint Michel and so on. But most of people who visit Paris, rarely visit other cities of France. But there are many fascinating cities in France and Strasbourg is one of them. I visited Strasbourg last year, so I want to show you how beautiful and attractive this city is.
Strasbourg is two hours from Paris and Frankfurt by train. And it is capital city of Alsace region in eastern France and very close to the border with Germany. It takes 10 minutes to cross the border with Germany by car. Because of its location, the ruler of this region changed many times in history. So, this area has blended culture between French culture and German culture.
You can find many attractive places in Strasbourg which you can’t see in Paris. Strasbourg is well known for Strasbourg Notre-dame Cathedral and Petit France district. Strasbourg Notre-dame Cathedral is Gothic Architecture built in Middle Ages and it had taken more than 600 years to build. Until now, it is the highest still-standing structure built entirely in the Middle Ages. When you stand in front of this building, you will be overwhelmed by its height and solemn atmosphere.
Petit France is another places attracts many people to visit Strasbourg. Petit France is canal area which flows across the city. You can see many places of the city by taking small cruise ship.
Many building and houses were built in wood and it has been preserved until now. So you can feel the most European atmosphere in this city.
Strasbourg was not well known place in Korea, so few people have visited there. But this city was introduced by Korean TV Program ‘꽃보다 할배’ (English name: Grandpas over flowers) last year(2013). This program showed beautiful scenery of this city. I planned to visit this city when I was planning my trip to Europe. And when I watched this program I can’t help going to Strasbourg. I hope people who travel France to visit Strasbourg as well as Paris.
Thanks by me recommend some programs to help travel. I think this part is particularly interesting 'Strasbourg has blended culture between French culture and German culture'. Now I really want to go Strasbourg to read your writing.
답글삭제This article again reminded me of the fact that what's the most famous isn't always the best. It would be nice to stroll near the canal of Petit France; just like a scene in a very elegant movie.
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