It is well worth taking time to visit the Place Kleber which is the biggest square in the heart of the city’s commercial district.

The square has been a central meeting place since it was laid out in the 14th century and it took its name in 1840 after the General Jean Baptiste Kleber, whose statue stands in the center of the square. The statue was erected in 1838 by Philippe Grass. The general’s remains are in a vault under the statue.

The general served in Napoleon’s army during the campaign in Egypt in 1798 and 1799. When Napoleon returned to Paris, he named the general Commander of the French Forces. Kleber was assassinated in 1800 in Cairo. His body was repatriated and kept in the Chateau d’If off the Marseille coast until being interred in his native Strasbourg thirty years later.

An interesting building along the north side of the square is the Aubette, built in 1772 by Jacque-François Blondel. Once a military post, it was given its name in the 19th century, from the dawn (aube) changing of the guard.

In 1928 the artists Jean Arp, Theo van Doesburg and Sophie Taeuber-Arp decorated the dance hall; this work of art is called the “Sistine Chapel of Abstract Art”

The Aubette today is a leisure center that often holds art exhibitions. One part of the building has been a shopping mall since 2008.

Rue des Grandes Arcades is the largest shopping street in Strasbourg. It is home to a great selection of stores on the both sides and is always crowded with tourists and locals looking to find a great deal.

One destination that should be on your “must see” list is the Place Gutenberg which lies in the center of medieval Strasbourg, not far from the Cathedral.

This large square is a favorite for locals and tourists alike as it has a lot of excellent cafés and restaurants. The Chamber of Commerce building occupies one side of the square and is easily recognizable with its Renaissance style, but with the sloping roof that is typical of Alsace, where winter snow is a way of life.

There is a 16th century hotel on the square where Arthur Young was staying when revolutionists destroyed the city’s magistrates records and where today art exhibitions are held on the ground floor. Another attraction is the flea markets that often set up around the statue in the center of the square.

This is a statue dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg; it was sculpted by David d’Angers in 1840 and features the famous printer holding a piece of parchment on which is inscribed the words “Et la lumière fut” (And behold, there was light) from the Book of Genesis. Around the base of the statue bas reliefs depict notable scenes from Gutenberg’s life.

Not many people know that apart from being the inventor of the first mechanical, movable printing press in Europe in 1439 and the publisher of the Gutenberg Bible in 1455, Gutenberg lived in Strasbourg between 1434 and 1444, where he was an apprentice goldsmith, set to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Rue Mercière is probably the most popular tourist street in Strasbourg. It leads you to Cathedral Square and offers a breathtaking view of the West facade of the building. After the visit of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1805, the street was expanded and many of the pre-existing homes were destroyed.

Strasbourg's Place de la Cathédrale is the square where the magnificent Cathedral of Notre Dame is surrounded by a variety of architecturally stunning buildings. Legend has it, there is a mysterious "wind" that blows around the Cathedral from time to time.

Rue du Maroquin is the street the Imperial Processions once used to get to the Cathedral. Presently, the street is filled with many work-shops that specialize in the processing and sale of leather and leather products.

Place Saint Etienne is a notable medieval square. This quiet area of old Strasbourg was founded in the 13th century. Once used as the place where sessions of the Assembly of Nobles were held, it is now the popular meeting-place of Catholic students.

Place de la République is the junction between the historic town and new city. It is surrounded by prestigious buildings that include the National Theatre, the University Library of Strasbourg and the Palace of the Emperor (now the Palais du Rhin). All of them represent different architectural styles, from Italian Renaissance to Baroque.

Place de l'Universite lies in front of Strasbourg University, the largest University in France, with more than 43,000 students. Goethe's Monument, which stands in this square, was constructed in memory of the years that Germany's "greatest man of letters" spent in Strasbourg.