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Strasbourg has 272,975 inhabitants (2006) and is located in the northeastern corner of France - by the river Ill, a tributary of the Rhine.The city is the administrative center of both the Ministry of Bas-Rhin and the Alsace region. In addition, keep several key European institutions here - first and foremost the European Parliament, Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. This gives Strasbourg a very international flavor.
The city was founded by the Romans, and later in the story alternated between being German and French. Since 1919 (except in war years 1940 - 45), the city has been part of the French Republic, but both architecturally and culturally marked the remains of the proximity to Germany .
There are a number of attractions both historical and other species in Strasbourg. The whole medieval-like city, with its locks and canals, narrow streets and timbered houses is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Otherwise, the city's most famous building Cathédrale Notre-Dame, which was begun in 1015 but not adopted until 1429 When was the world's tallest building - a church tower that rises 142 feet above the ground. Inside the tower there is a famous astronomical clock, showing the positions of stars several hundred years into the future. Strasbourg also has many museums, particularly in the field of arts and culture. One of the most popular is the art museum Musée des Arts Décoratif.
The nearest airport is Aérodrome de Strasbourg-Neuhof, located a few miles southeast of downtown.
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