Strasbourg, Big city in France
Strasbourg, a vibrant city on the border of France and Germany, is characterized by its intertwining of French and German influences.
Founded around 12 BCE, Strasbourg was a free imperial city and has experienced shifts in jurisdiction between France and Germany throughout history.
Strasbourg houses numerous notable sites such as the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame with its intricate sculptures and astronomical clock.
Located within Bas-Rhin department, Strasbourg uses postal codes 67000, 67100, and 67200.
Strasbourg is also known as the 'Crossroads of Europe' due to its status as an important centre of international institutions.
Location: Bas-Rhin
Location: Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
Location: arrondissement of Strasbourg
Inception: 12 BCE
Population: 290576
Elevation above the sea: 143 m
Phone: +33368985000
Email: courrier@strasbourg.eu
Website: strasbourg.eu
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap