Strasbourg is one of the major cities in the country of France, and one of the most noted travel destination in the country. The City of Strasbourg is Alsace region's principal city and it lies in the northwestern part of the country of France. According to the estimate of 2007, the metropolitan area is house to 702,412 people. The city is also close to Germany's border.
The significance of Strasbourg City lies in the fact that it is home to a number of European institutions like the Council of Europe that has its European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines, its European Court of Human Rights and its European Audiovisual Observatory. Strasbourg is also home to the European Parliament, the Eurocorps and European Union's European Ombudsman. The city also acts as the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine's seat. This clearly underlines the importance of the city, not only in France but in entire Europe.
Strasbourg's city center, “Grand Island”, has received the honor of being in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Site. This title was conferred on the city in the year 1988. The culture of the city of Strasbourg is a unique fusion of the culture of France and Germany. As such, the city acts as a bridge to unite contemporary France and Germany.
The blend of Latin and Germanic culture is one of the most unique features of the city of Strasbourg, France. This particularly draws a number of tourists to the city, especially art lovers and history buffs.
There are a number of tourist attractions in the city of Strasbourg, and the presence of these tourist attractions make the city a haven for the tourists. The sandstone Gothic Cathedral is one of the major attractions in the city.
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There are a number of medieval streets and medieval squares scattered in the city and they reflect the rich culture of the city. Some of the notable medieval streets and squares are Rue Merciere, Rue des Dentelles, Rue des Juifis, Rue du Bain aux Plantes, Rue des Freres, Rue des Tonneliers, Rue des Charpentiers, Grand Rue, Place de la Cathédrale, Place du Marche aux Cochons de Lait, and many more.
For accommodation and dining, there are a number of restaurants and hotels in the city. They provide world class dining and accommodation facilities to their guests. Most of these hotels and restaurants are conveniently located and can be accessed easily.
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