Strasbourg Island contains more than 135 historical monuments, and it is the capital of the historic Alsace region

It enjoys political borders with Germany and the Rhine River, and was considered a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation.

The city's cultural importance extends in the modern era, as it contains many important international institutions

Such as the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights and many others

Tourists can enjoy river boat tours and stroll through the Christmas markets

And watching the performances of the National Theater, the National and University Library, the Rhine National Opera, taking memorial photos and many different activities.

The most important tourist places in Strasbourg are worth visiting

Pleasure boats

Pleasure boats are one of the most important tourist destinations in Strasbourg, and the boats are covered and air-conditioned

Or open in fair weather, the guide inside uses headphones in twelve languages ​​to introduce you to the city.

During the trip, the boat passes a large island located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by a tributary of the Rhine

It also shows the second river port in France, which is a distinctive destination for tourists due to its large area.

Tourists can see a full panorama of the Alsatian capital

It follows the architectural styles of half-timbered houses and the modernity of European institutions

On a journey that lasts more than an hour, entitled “Strasbourg and 20 Centuries of History.”

Explore bridges

Strasbourg has more than 230 water bridges, and it is the French city with the most ancient bridges.

Among those bridges, the most famous of which is the Ducrot Bridge, whose history witnesses the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower.

You can practice walking on these bridges and enjoy the tunes of beautiful bands on Raven Bridge

One of the most important bridges of the city, which is a major crossing point to enter the Big Island during the Christmas market period.

Also, enjoy watching the rotating or swinging bridge, named by this name because it is turned to turn horizontally every time a riverboat passes, take memorial photos and enjoy watching the bridge while it rotates

Christmas markets

Tourism in Strasbourg is characterized by a special charm at the end of each year, as tourists come to celebrate Christmas

And touring the famous Christmas markets, which attract more than 2 million visitors annually, dating back to the Middle Ages

In Strasbourg alone, there are 11 markets next to each other, you can choose between different markets

Located in Cathedral Square, Place Kleber, or Fish Market Square, and get special Christmas decorations from them.

Visitors enjoy participating in building Christmas trees, on which about 300 luminous flashes symbolizing red apples hang, and buying gifts for relatives and friends.

Cycling

Cycling is one of the most important aspects of tourism in Strasbourg, so you can enjoy the mild weather

Explore the countryside of the European capital, on more than 560 km of well-developed ring roads.

Tours take place around shaded walkways, along the banks of the Rhine and other rivers and canals of the city

And through forests, fields and parks, you can also use a bicycle to get to work or while going shopping.

One of the best bike paths along the rivers and canals in Strasbourg, away from the traffic

The pastoral course in “de la Broche”, the course of the Rhône-Rhine canal southbound, the course of the Marne-Rhine canal, and the course of the canals around Strasbourg.

Orangery Park

Tourism in Strasbourg is not complete without visiting the Orangerie Garden, which is the oldest garden in the city

It is famous as a lover's garden, a good place for jogging and walking, and it contains children's play areas, a small farm, and a free zoo.

Visitors enjoy kayaking in the lake, which is decorated with large waterfalls

It has a pavilion for temporary exhibitions and events, a gourmet restaurant, bowling greens, a billiards room and a summer terrace.

Enjoy spending a wonderful time in the garden and its attractions, such as the old half-timbered house

It dates back to 1885, and inside it there is a famous restaurant that serves the best delicious French cuisine.

Botanical garden

The heart of Strasbourg features the University's Botanical Gardens, a tropical garden with 6000 different plant species

It is the second oldest botanical garden in France, established in 1619 for the city's academy on the grounds of the cemetery of the Monastery of the Cabbage Valley.

The garden consists of 9 plots, surrounding the Institute of Botany, where you can enjoy the arboretum, which includes about 2200 trees

From all temperate zones, have a great time during a guided tour of the park every Sunday.

You can visit the park and enjoy the scenic landscapes and breathe the fresh air

And attending exhibitions, activities and cultural events that are organized to educate and educate children and adults alike in plant sciences.

Little France

Petite France is located in the historical center on the Big Island of Strasbourg, which is one of the tourist destinations in Strasbourg that attracts visitors for its natural scenery, navigational canals, and half-timbered houses.

The term Little France has been applied to the covered bridge, the Moulins area and around the Rue du Pin, whose designs date back to the Middle Ages, and the area is famous for its many covered bridges and many historic canals.

Enjoy spending a wonderful tour in the area and see the plane trees in the squares and streets that bloom in the summer, and the remaining heritage of the neighborhoods and houses of tanners, mills, fishermen and ancient churches

European Parliament

The European Parliament is the official spokesperson of the European Union, and was established in 1958

Its first session was held in March, and it is famous for its distinctive bicycle, and it is located on the banks of the Ile River.

It allows visitors to discover its activities through cinema halls equipped with a 360-degree angle

And touch tables, during which the process of drafting European legislation and the issues presented by members are presented.

Parliament allows visitors to form groups to play in order to participate in role-playing games

Where the visitor in the game takes the place of one of the members, by working in the committee, the press, or the bicycle, and the players practice the legislative work in a fun way.

Strasbourg Cathedral

Prepare Strasbourg Cathedral One of the most important tourist destinations in Strasbourg, and it is called the giant and flour miracle

It is a masterpiece of Gothic art, and contains a tower with a height of 142 meters, which was the tallest building in Christendom until the nineteenth century.

The facade of the cathedral is the largest picture book of the Middle Ages

Showcasing hundreds of sculptures alongside the effects of light and shadow, the cathedral's pink sandstone changes color depending on the time of day and the color of the sky.

The cathedral rises 66 meters above the ground, giving a complete panorama of the western side of the city

It provides tourists with XNUMXD displays to enjoy watching the history of the church and the many legends that are told around it.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

The museum is one of the most important tourist destinations in Strasbourg, and it was designed in a modern and attractive manner

The museum consists of a number of courtyards, including: the Modern Art Course, the room dedicated to the works of Gustave Doré, and the Cabinet of Graphic Arts and Photography.

The museum is a place to bring artistic enjoyment and inspiration to visitors, and is developing a diverse program to rejuvenate the way people view artists.

It is built on a large square of glass that opens its doors to all the halls of the museum.

Enjoy visiting the museum and participating in the museum's training courses for visitors since 1870 until now

It houses a rare collection of works by Jean Arp, Victor Brauner, and some fine contemporary works.

The Great Mosque

The Great Mosque of Strasbourg is one of the distinctive places that are active in many social events, and it was the largest in terms of area at the time of its establishment in 2012, to accommodate more than 1200 worshipers.

Annual scientific conferences are organized that include prominent Muslim scholars and thinkers for discussion on theological, philosophical and social topics. The mosque also carries out many charitable works through its solidarity fund.

Enjoy visiting the mosque overlooking the banks of the Eil River, learn about the mosque's role in encouraging scientific discoveries, and holding knowledge competitions among young people, as well as games and drawings under the supervision of their teachers.

Vauban Dam

The Vauban Dam is the historic lock bridge that tourism is famous for in Strasbourg. It was built between 1681: 1688. The surface of the dam provides a panoramic view of the covered bridges and the cathedral.

It has three drawbridges, two internal staircases, and an elevator for people with limited mobility, and its surroundings consist of fields and orchards, which were used to drown enemy forces once submerged in water.

You can cross the dam from the inside through a long corridor, and reach through it the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art square, and see plaster casts of the cathedral statues in addition to the temporary exhibitions there.

Two Beaches Park

Enjoy spending a perfect time in the most beautiful tourist destinations in Strasbourg, in a wonderful experience that you will not forget, as the garden that is located on the banks of the Rhine River crosses the border between French Strasbourg and the German city of Kiel.

The park was previously used as a racetrack in the early twentieth century, until it became open for visitors to enjoy cycling and hiking tours, and is characterized by the iron pedestrian bridge that connects the two banks.

Enjoy spending a wonderful time inside the park and participate in the cultural events that take place in the park regularly, and get some souvenir photos in the flower exhibitions, music, dance, and enjoy various street arts.

Rohan Palace

The Rohan Palace is located in the city center of Strasbourg, and contains three distinct archaeological museums. It was built in the eighteenth century in the classical style, and witnessed many important political stations for France.

The palace consists of a main courtyard from which visitors enter through a large gate in the form of an arch decorated with wonderful statues, and many rooms and halls such as the Synod Hall, the Bishops’ Hall, the King’s bedroom, in addition to the assembly hall.

Enjoy spending time moving between the halls, watching large paintings, ancient antiques, and wonderful antique furniture, and taking memorial photos during a guided tour inside the palace to learn about its history.

Saint Pierre Le Jeune Church

The Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune is one of the most important tourist attractions in Strasbourg, and it is located in the historical center of the city, and it belonged to the Protestant church in the eighteenth century.

The church is famous for the remains of the oldest underground church, which was built in the seventh century AD, and is characterized by Gothic architecture. Many of the funerary panels and monuments in the church date back to the end of that period.

Enjoy a tour inside the church and learn about the Open Church Path project, which aims to open the church to passers-by while setting up projects inside the churches to encourage them to cross the threshold and take memorial photos.

Historical Museum

The Historical Museum is the first tourist destination in Strasbourg, as it contains the city's history since the Middle Ages, in addition to a collection of antiquities, and is located on the banks of the Elle River.

The museum was established in 1922, and the second phase was opened in 2013 after adding additional rooms containing the Museum of Political, Economic and Social History of the city of Strasbourg, and displays 1650 artifacts.

Take souvenir photos during your tour inside the museum, and enjoy the theatrical performances that take place inside, in addition to some artifacts such as a collection of paintings, drawings, engravings, lithographs, and a military collection.