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STRASBOURG
Description:
Modern Strasbourg is the largest economic center of the North-East of France and the city, unofficially recognized as the European capital (which is connected with such organizations as the Council of Europe and the European Parliament residing here). Located directly on the border with Germany, Strasbourg is the historical center of Alsace, a region being a center of a centuries-old dispute between the two neighbors. This determined a unique atmosphere of the city representing an interweaving of the features of both French and German culture. Rich history, based on the antagonism between France and Germany, gave Strasbourg such a unique architecture that the entire central part of the town, surrounded by the river Isle, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Climate
The climate of Strasbourg is continental. This means that the winters are cold (average January temperature is -22 ° C), and summers are hot (average temperature in June-August +38 ° C). From the East and West the city is surrounded by mountains Vosges and Black Forest, which represent a natural barrier from winds.Transport
Strasbourg has its own International airport, but it also can be reached by train from the airports in neighboring French and German cities. For example, the airport of Baden-Baden (45 minutes by train), Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris (2.5. hour drive) or the Frankfurt International Airport (about 3 hours by train). Inside the city it is more convenient to travel by bicycle, which can be rented on the streets Maire Kuss and rue des Bouchers. Bus and tram routes are also operated in Strasbourg. Price per trip 1.40€, 10 trips € 12.20, day ticket for 1 person € 4.00. Other advantageous rates can also be found.
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