Above: Steep-roofed half-timbered houses in Strasbourg

Simultaneously grand and intimate, Strasbourg is one of Europe’s most appealing cities. Its most famous monument, the soaring Gothic cathedral built of dark pink sandstone quarried in the nearby Vosges Mountains, was the world’s tallest building for 227 years. In addition, the city charms with steep-roofed half-timbered houses, exceptional restaurants, animated wine bars and fascinating museums.

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Above: Steep-roofed half-timbered houses in Strasbourg

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