Step into the enchanting Europa Park for an experience like no other. Travel enthusiasts are sure to love the city themed areas, where you can drop in to Portugal or Spain, or visit Scandinavia, among the dozen other cities recreated. Larger-than-life roller-coasters, crazy carousels and whirlwind water-rides will get your adrenaline pumping and leave you excited for more. As one of the country's largest of its kind, this park promises an exhilarating and memorable time and will far from disappoint. It makes for a great getaway from mundane city life and is best enjoyed with family and large groups.
This was the central point of the Conrath development plan, named Conrath after the architect that conceived it, that planned the development of the town from 1870. The victorious German Empire wanted to create a new part of town based on the Haussmann Parisian model with long, wide avenues and monumental buildings. The Place de la République, formerly Place de l'Empereur, is the starting point for the Avenue de la Paix, the Avenue de la Liberté, which leads to the university also built by the Germans, and the old town via the Place Broglie. The square was also conceived as being the central point for several different thing. These were central power because of the Palais Du Rhin, the former Imperial Palace; regional power, because of amongst others the Landtag of Alsace-Lorraine, the former parliamentary assembly that today houses the National Theatre; and German culture, because of the library. These five massive buildings mark out the German presence in the countryside of Strasbourg. In the centre of the square there is a garden, which is full of flowers even in autumn and is home to a statue by Drivier, who was a colleague of Rodin. This sculpture was erected in 1936 in honour of those soldiers who died in World War One.
Offering stunning views of the vistas unfurling in the vicinity, Schauinslandbahn is a cable car which operates all year round during a stipulated time frame. Visitors can relish the opportunity of gliding over breathtaking scenery and admiring the beauty of their surroundings whilst seated in cabins which carry them from one station to the other.
This is the most artistic cinema in town. Its philosophy of multicultural cinema rests on a constant output of quality, exploring all types of cinematography and not hesitating to offer unknown, exotic, or old works. Furthermore, it is very comfortable and its prices are the lowest in Strasbourg. There are also numerous conferences and debates with specialists and directors. Finally, don't miss out on the bar, which is located inside the cinema.
The Augustiner Museum houses displays gathered from the religious edifices of the city. Prominent exhibits include stone works and glass windows of the Town's cathedral. It is located inside of the old Augustinian monastery. This monastery was supposed to be renovated in massive proportions in 1914. However, due to World War I, those renovations were restricted to a more minimal renovation plan. The museum contains work by many famous artists, including Anselm Feuerbach, Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Matthias Grünewald.
Unique to the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, the Bächle is an intricate network of small rills running parallel to the streets. Supplied with the crystal clear water from the Dreisam river, it is one of the major attractions in the city.
This was the central point of the Conrath development plan, named Conrath after the architect that conceived it, that planned the development of the town from 1870. The victorious German Empire wanted to create a new part of town based on the Haussmann Parisian model with long, wide avenues and monumental buildings. The Place de la République, formerly Place de l'Empereur, is the starting point for the Avenue de la Paix, the Avenue de la Liberté, which leads to the university also built by the Germans, and the old town via the Place Broglie. The square was also conceived as being the central point for several different thing. These were central power because of the Palais Du Rhin, the former Imperial Palace; regional power, because of amongst others the Landtag of Alsace-Lorraine, the former parliamentary assembly that today houses the National Theatre; and German culture, because of the library. These five massive buildings mark out the German presence in the countryside of Strasbourg. In the centre of the square there is a garden, which is full of flowers even in autumn and is home to a statue by Drivier, who was a colleague of Rodin. This sculpture was erected in 1936 in honour of those soldiers who died in World War One.
Step into the enchanting Europa Park for an experience like no other. Travel enthusiasts are sure to love the city themed areas, where you can drop in to Portugal or Spain, or visit Scandinavia, among the dozen other cities recreated. Larger-than-life roller-coasters, crazy carousels and whirlwind water-rides will get your adrenaline pumping and leave you excited for more. As one of the country's largest of its kind, this park promises an exhilarating and memorable time and will far from disappoint. It makes for a great getaway from mundane city life and is best enjoyed with family and large groups.
Offering stunning views of the vistas unfurling in the vicinity, Schauinslandbahn is a cable car which operates all year round during a stipulated time frame. Visitors can relish the opportunity of gliding over breathtaking scenery and admiring the beauty of their surroundings whilst seated in cabins which carry them from one station to the other.
This is the most artistic cinema in town. Its philosophy of multicultural cinema rests on a constant output of quality, exploring all types of cinematography and not hesitating to offer unknown, exotic, or old works. Furthermore, it is very comfortable and its prices are the lowest in Strasbourg. There are also numerous conferences and debates with specialists and directors. Finally, don't miss out on the bar, which is located inside the cinema.
The Augustiner Museum houses displays gathered from the religious edifices of the city. Prominent exhibits include stone works and glass windows of the Town's cathedral. It is located inside of the old Augustinian monastery. This monastery was supposed to be renovated in massive proportions in 1914. However, due to World War I, those renovations were restricted to a more minimal renovation plan. The museum contains work by many famous artists, including Anselm Feuerbach, Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Matthias Grünewald.
Unique to the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, the Bächle is an intricate network of small rills running parallel to the streets. Supplied with the crystal clear water from the Dreisam river, it is one of the major attractions in the city.