So I've landed in Strasbourg France, where i'll be staying for majority of my study abroad program.
If you've ever been to Strasbourg, then you know why I love this city so much already, and if you haven't been here yet, come, it is so worth the time, money and energy
For those of you who don't know where or what is Strasbourg, " Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany..." (Wikipedia)
Strasbourg is a beautiful city that's had it's ups and downs being so close to the border of Germany during the wars, so it has a big French/German influence all throughout the city, from the local language to the architecture.
When you come to Strasbourg, you have to stay at the Château de Pourtalès, not just because i'm staying here, because you get to stay in a beautiful 18th century Castle , where historian like Napoleon III and the First Lady Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden have graced the presence of the Chateau during it's lifetime.
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| Château de Pourtalès |
The one thing you HAVE to do when you come to Strasbourg is visit the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, it's a beautiful church with most of it's original work still in place after going through two world wars. You can check out it the Astronomical Clock, that was made in the 1800 by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué. Also if you want a beautiful view of the whole city of Strasbourg you should climb the tower of the cathedral, it's a steep walk but it's all worth it once you get to the top.
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| The top of Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg overlooking the City of Strasbourg |
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