Strasbourg France

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of France. It is located in France's border and close to countries such as Germany, Italy and Spain. It has a population of approximately 650,000. In 19th century Strasbourg was a part of Germany, but reverted to France in 1918. The climate of Strasbourg is generally dry, warm in summers with temperature 19 degrees Celsius and In January the average temperature is 1 degree Celsius. The suitable time to visit Strasbourg is during the summer.

Strasbourg is also known for its beautiful historical centre, the Grande Ile which is a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The city hosts some important European institutions as the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman, the European Parliament and others. It is better to explore Strasbourg on foot or bicycle .The attraction in Strasbourg's brings tourists to the city throughout the year, with large tour groups. The city is known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral which has a famous astronomical clock. The Cathedral is Europe's most beautiful examples of gothic architecture.

The museums such as Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain which is popular for its Contemporary Art, and the Musee Alsacien with its exhibit covering the history and traditions of the region is the must watch places in Strasbourg. Place Kleber is a crowded with popular shops and a hub of activity. Music in Strasbourg means more than just opera, the renowned Theatre National de Strasbourg and Opera National du Rhin feature high-quality shows which attracts maximum tourist to the city.