Strasbourg is a city in France, Bas-Rhin department prefecture capital of Alsace. The city name is Germanic origin, meaning "town (at the crossing) streets."

It has a population of over 360,000 inhabitants, is located on the left bank of the Rhine River and is crossed by a tributary of it, Ill.

The cathedral and the houses of the XVI, XVII, Strasbourg keep much of the atmosphere of a free city in the Roman Empire, but Louis XV style elegant buildings and mansard roofs are typical of many French. Its importance as a major European city was confirmed when he was elected as head of the Council of Europe in 1949.

In this city you can visit Notre Dame Catholic cathedral in the Gothic style, built between 1176-1439. Inside the cathedral is famous astronomical clock. Other important monuments are: House Kammerzell of the fifteenth century, Rohan Palace and the Museum of Modern Art.