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Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region and the Bas-Rhin department in the north east of France and its location close to the German border has shaped its identity for centuries. In 1871 Strasbourg was absorbed into Germany and appointed the capital of the territory of Alsace-Lorraine. It became a part of France once again in 1918 and was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. Today Strasbourg’s neighbour continues to exert influence over the city and Franco-German culture permeates into many aspects of life in Strasbourg giving it a unique identity. From its cuisine to art and architecture, Strasbourg has a unique character that sets it apart from many other French destinations. While Strasbourg may frequently be overlooked in favour of Paris or Lyon it is one of France’s great cities playing an important role as both a tourist destination and a commercial centre. The city began life as Roman fortifications and rose to become an important industrial centre playing a key role in manufacturing, engineering, and road rail and river communications in France. Strasbourg is also the second largest port on the Rhine meaning that it is important in opening up trade between France and the rest of Europe. Today one of its primary roles is as a home to major European organisations including the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman and, most famously, the European Parliament with sessions also held in Brussels. This attracts many business visitors to the city who are well catered for with upmarket hotels, convention centres and restaurants.

Part of Strasbourg’s appeal as a European tourist destination is its perfectly preserved medieval architecture, timber framed buildings and picturesque canals. Strasbourg is in the Rhine Valley on the River Ile, which winds its way through the city encircling the historic centre known as the Grand Île. This was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 in recognition of its historic architecture. Tourists are inevitably drawn to the Petite France district of Strasbourg where the canals are lined with medieval black and white timber-framed houses so evocative of the Rhineland region. The towering gothic Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline and is one of Strasbourg’s main attractions but there are numerous others. Museums throughout the city depict the history and art of Alsace, whilst parks and waterways provide an idyllic backdrop for shopping, dining or whiling away hours in traditional winstub wine bars.

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