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The historical city of Strasbourg

22nd March 2006

Strasbourg has a rich heritage and a long history.

It was once a free city of the Holy Roman Empire and became a centre of influence across Europe during this time. As such, various important and majestic buildings were established in the city at that time and a number of them have survived to this day.

The beautiful buildings of Strasbourg include the Grand Cathedral, which bears down on the area's old town and is the highest mediaeval cathedral still standing in Europe.

Nearby lies the picturesque Petite France quarter, which includes a number of half-timbered houses and is where the River Ile splits up into a number of cascading canals, which wind their way past some of Strasbourg's oldest buildings.

Despite not being a capital itself, the city has the distinction of playing host to numerous international organisations, making it in 'international capital' in the style of New York or Geneva, with various institutions such as the European Parliament and Council of Europe being housed in the city.

With a variety of parks and gardens, Strasbourg has a relaxed atmosphere, especially away from the business districts and around the older quarters, where the history and modern city mingle unobtrusively.

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