Strasbourg, Alsace, France

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Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région in northeastern France. With 702,412 inhabitants in 2007, its metropolitan area is the ninth largest in France. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the préfecture (capital) of the Bas-Rhin département.

Strasbourg's historic city centre, the Grande Île ("Grand Island"), was classified a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, the first time such an honor was placed on an entire city centre. Strasbourg is fused into the Franco-German culture, and has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries, especially because of its University and the co-existence of Catholic and Protestant culture.

The city is chiefly known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock, and for its medieval cityscape of Rhineland black and white timber-framed buildings, particularly in the Petite-France district alongside the Ill and in the streets and squares surrounding the cathedral, where the renowned Maison Kammerzell stands out.

The largest square at the centre of the city of Strasbourg is the Place Kléber. Located in the heart of the citys commercial area, it was named after general Jean-Baptiste Kléber, born in Strasbourg in 1753 and slaughtered in 1800 in Cairo. In the square is a statue of Kléber, under which is a vault containing his remains. On the north side of the square is the Aubette (Orderly Room), built by Jacques François Blondel, architect of the king, in 1765-1772.

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[espoir72]

Que'est que vous me dites là? Il y a une maison bâtie en 1427? Impressionnée!

[hmarevalo]

@espoir72 La construction de cette maison, en face de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame, dont les colombages comptent parmi les plus richement décorés de la ville, remonte à l'année 1427. Cependant, l'édifice ne prendra son aspect définitif qu'en 1589. Construite par le célèbre négociant de fromages Martin Braun, dans ce style Renaissance très particulier, le rez-de-chaussée est en pierre et les étages supérieurs en bois sculptés avec des fenêtres en cul-de-bouteille.

[IanHunedoara8]

Who is statue at 1:28?

[hmarevalo]

@IanHunedoara8 : Is Johannes Gutemberg, seen from the side and presented a few seconds before. Regards.

[gilcarosio]

Lovely video!

Thanks so much

Gil

[hmarevalo]

Gil, as always, your comments are much appreciated. Many greetings.

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[hmarevalo]

Thank you very much for your comment is much appreciated. I'm working on a video of Munich, (I left behind), to finish the videos of our trip!. Kind regards.

[renedulac]

Bravo!Una splendida carrellata di una bellissima citta'!