Strasbourg is an interesting old town that the Romans established 2000 years ago and many armies fiercely fought over. Located strategically at the border between France and Germany, it has a bit of everything with regards to culture, language, religion, and even food. It is perfectly unique and very much its own.
You can feel the city’s history from Roman and medieval times – the Gothic cathedral in the old town will take your breath away – and you can feel the buzzing energy of a modern city with a large university and many European institutions established here, including EU Headquarters. Stroll by the scenic canal that reflects colorful townhouses in its murky waters and stop by one of winstubs (typical Alsace taverns) to try the local goodies.