Editing Strasbourg (section)

==What to see==

As in every town, there are in Strasbourg a few unavoidable spots and many hidden things to discover. Most of the city center is reserved for pedestrians, so go for a walk in the old center, keep your eyes in the air and enjoy the architecture !

===The essential===

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strasbourg_Cathedral '''Notre-Dame de Strasbourg'''] is a both Roman and Gothic Cathedral and one of the main symbols of Strasbourg.
[[File:Cathedrale Strasbourg 02.JPG|thumb|110px|left|Strasbourg Cathedral]] 
At 142 metres, it was the world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874, when it was surpassed by St. Nikolai's Church in Hamburg. Today, it's the sixth-tallest church in the world. Inside, you can see an 18-metre astronomical clock with animated characters launch into movement at different hours of the day.
You can also climb up to the plateform at 66 meters (4,6 € full price, 2,3 € for children under 18 and students, free on the first sunday of the month) from where you have a beautiful view on Strasbourg, the "Plaine d'Alsace", the Vosges and Black Forest.
[[File:Petite France Strasbourg.jpg|thumb|300px|right|La Petite France]]More info about the cathedral and visits : [http://www.cathedrale-strasbourg.fr/horloge.aspx Strasbourg Cathedral Website]

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petite-France '''La Petite France'''], a lovely quarter of the city with beautiful old and traditional alsatian houses, typical restaurants, "Souvenirs" shops... As the quarter is crossed by several channels, watching boats crossing locks or moving along the water is a peaceful and every moment entertainment.

[[File:European Institution Strasbourg.jpg|thumb|220px|right|European Institution]] 
* [http://www.strasbourg-europe.com/fr/institutions/ '''The European institutions'''] are a bit far from the city center. The European Parliament ad the European Court of Human Rights can be easily reached with the tramway, but as they usually can't be visited, a simple sight from a boat tour may be a sufficient option.

===The churches===

*'''Protestant Church of St Pierre le Jeune''', rue de la Nuée Bleue. The church is fully painted inside and has a beautiful and recently restored convent. A very quiet, secret and beautiful place.
* '''Saint Thomas Church''', with sculptures from Pigalle, Silbermann organ. It's on the way to the Petite France, and worth a look.
* '''Saint Guillaume Church''' (bell tower and Silbermann organ)
* '''Saint Paul Church''' (two stone bell towers)
* '''Saint Nicolas Church'''

===Tips from the CSers===

* '''Zorn Hostel''', 120 grand'rue (yard and spiral stair),
* The '''Cour du Corbeau''' (''crow yard'', former hostel, recently - ''and sadly'' - restored as a four star luxe hostel. Nice 16th century yard),
* The '''sculpted doors''' in the Rue de l'Epine,
* The '''botanical garden''',
* The '''Lycée des Pontonniers''', with its fantastic architecture, rue des Pontonniers,
* The '''Palais Universitaire''', place de l'univesité, with its wonderful entrance hall,
* The [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Pourtal%C3%A8s Pourtalès palace] and its''' huge gardens''' can be reached by bicycle. A perfect place for a picnic, a walk or a bike ride in the Roberstau Forest.
* The '''Civil Hospital''' (Place de l'Hopital), with its 1537 pharmacy and [http://www.vins-des-hospices-de-strasbourg.fr/ Wine cellar], which owns the oldest wine in the world, as old as 1472. You can visit the cellar and buy quality wines.
* After spending the whole day touring, go for a walk along the Ill river, sit on a bench and drink a beer !