Famous Squares Walking Tour (Self Guided), Strasbourg

Justly reputed as one of the most beautiful cities in all of France, Strasbourg greets visitors with an array of picturesque squares. Among the most famous of them are:

Place Kléber – the biggest square in the heart of the city’s commercial district; a central meeting place since the 14th century.

Place Gutenberg – a definite “must-see” in the heart of medieval Strasbourg, not far from the Cathedral.

Place de la Cathédrale (Cathedral Square) – one of the best places to admire the exterior of the magnificent Rayonnant Gothic Strasbourg Cathedral.

Place du Marché-aux-Cochons-de-Lait (Suckling Pigs Market Square) – surrounded by cute half-timbered architecture, this is indeed a charming place, well worth a visit.

Place du Corbeau (Raven Square) – a cute square, once infamously known as "near the bridge of execution" where criminals were dropped into the river Ill.

Place Saint Etienne (Saint Etienne Square) – a sweet little spot with nice food shops around and several half-timbered houses from the 18th century; a popular gathering place for Catholic students.

Place Broglie (Broglie Square) – a cluster of Strasbourg's major sights, in the center of Grand Île.

Place de la République (Republic Square) – one of the last remaining examples of fabulous pre-WWII German architecture.

If you care to spend time exploring some of the best known squares in Strasbourg, check out this self-guided walking tour.