Historical Churches Walking Tour, Strasbourg

Historical Churches Walking Tour (Self Guided), Strasbourg

Strasbourg, which celebrated its bimillennial anniversary in 1988, is a city with a very rich heritage. Among other historical monuments found here is a wealth of ancient churches and cathedrals, representing a variety of architectural styles. Exploring Strasbourg on foot, one is inevitably drawn to visit some of these locations. Here are some of the best known places of worship in the city.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg (Strasbourg Cathedral) – famous for its astronomical clock and tower dominating the skyline; described by Victor Hugo as a "gigantic and delicate marvel", and by Goethe as a "sublimely towering, wide-spreading tree of God".

Église Saint-Pierre le Vieux (Old St. Peter's Church) – the oldest church in Strasbourg, first documented in 1130; with several vestiges from an older church, dated circa the 4th-8th centuries.

Saint-Thomas Church – the most unique and only "hall church" in Alsace; the site has been a place of worship since the 6th century AD as a shrine to Thomas the Apostle.

Saint-Nicolas Church – Jean Calvin preached here in 1538.

Saint William's Church – one of the most beautiful churches in Strasbourg, with its lopsided aspect adding to the charm.

If you're an ardent believer or an architecture buff or both of that, you might wish to spend some time to learn more about these and other historical churches of Strasbourg. For this, our self-guided walking tour will come in handy.
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Guide Name: Historical Churches Walking Tour
Guide Location: France » Strasbourg (See other walking tours in Strasbourg)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles

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